Yard Driver NON DOT

Deutsche Post; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Post in Memphis is seeking a D shift Yard Driver for 12-hour nights on Friday to Sunday with overtime and holiday coverage. The role involves operating switching equipment, tractors, and straight trucks to move goods, loading/unloading trailers, and maintaining accurate logs.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of verifiable driving or switching experience. This is an on-site role with a focus on safe, efficient dock operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum of one year verifiable experience driving, switching or commercial tractor.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and efficient dock operation by switching trailers and equipment to and from docks.
• Maintains equipment fuel levels and refuels equipment during appropriate times.
• Loads and unloads trucks, verifying the count and condition of product. Reports overages, shortages, and damages.
• Performs daily yard checks.
• Properly secures loads, ensuring loads are within local, state and federal guidelines.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and/or logs as required policies and procedures.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water. Notifies supervision of current or anticipated repair needs.
• Complies with all company policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Driving experience

Switching equipment

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

D shift Yard Driver

Friday - Sunday plus OT and Holidays

12hrs shift

5:00pm - 5:00am

$19.65hr plus $3.00 shift differential

Role Purpose

Drives switching equipment, tractors, and straight trucks to transport goods or equipment to and from designated locations. Makes decisions in sequencing schedule to maintain efficient loading and unloading operations. Loads and unloads trailers and verifies product count. Maintains a clean and safe docking area and reports any maintenance or safety issues to supervision. Refuels vehicles on site and documents locations and condition of equipment.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain safe and efficient dock operation by switching trailers and equipment to and from docks.
• Maintains equipment fuel levels and refuels equipment during appropriate times.
• Loads and unloads trucks, verifying the count and condition of product. Reports overages, shortages, and damages.
• Performs daily yard checks.
• Properly secures loads, ensuring loads are within local, state and federal guidelines.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and/or logs as required policies and procedures.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water. Notifies supervision of current or anticipated repair needs.
• Complies with all company policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of one year verifiable experience driving, switching or commercial tractor

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.

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