Yard Driver - Non DOT Sat-Mon 5am-5:00pm

SCC Saddle Creek Corporation; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

HSAs with employer contributions

401(k) match

Vacation on hire

EAP and identity theft protection

Job summary

Saddle Creek Logistics Services is seeking a Yard Driver to assist with yard organization and trailer maintenance at our yard locations. This role focuses on safety, efficiency, and on-time delivery support within a controlled yard environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, are 21+, and can pass pre-employment screening. We value accuracy, reliability, and strong customer service in a team setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Safely maneuver a tractor and trailer in yard areas.
• Complete yard checks daily.
• Move trailers to doors as directed by yard management, and manage loaded/empty trailers.
• Perform pre- and post-shift safety inspections.
• Maintain a clean, safe yard and equipment.

Skills

Tractor-trailer operation

Customer service

Safety inspections

Vehicle maneuvering

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement
• Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts
• HSA with annual employer contribution
• Weekly 401(k) match
• Vacation immediately upon hire
• 8 holidays per calendar year
• Personal time after 90 days
• EAP and identity theft protection
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Note that if you are viewing this posting on an external job board (such as Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, etc.), unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by Saddle Creek. Our recruiters look forward to speaking with you about your background, skills, and compensation requirements.

Summary

Yard Drivers assists in the organization and maintenance of trailers in our yard. Yard Drivers perform the job on Saddle Creek yard locations and are not required to go over public roads. This position contributes to the goal of exceptional service in meeting the delivery schedule and takes action when needed to communicate and resolve problems.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Safely maneuver a tractor and trailer combination vehicle in a compact yard area
• Complete yard check daily
• At direction of Management and/or yard management system, move empty trailers to shipping doors, set loaded trailers to the doors and remove loaded/empty trailers from dock doors
• Perform and document pre and post shift safety inspections
• Lift and open trailer doors and slide trailer tandems when necessary
• Frequently bend to place and remove wheel chocks
• Safely enter and exit yard tractor numerous times per shift
• Safely maneuver equipment with good backing skills
• Adhere to all safety policies
• Keep tractor in a clean, sanitary condition at all times

Job Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have a minimum of 1-year experience in the operation of a tractor-trailer unit in a yard driver/warehouse setting
• Must be able to work independently and demonstrate good customer service skills.
• Must be able to work overtime and adjust schedule as needed
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background investigation

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Aff… as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.

Since 1966, Saddle Creek has grown from a family-owned warehouse in Lakeland, Florida, into one of the country’s largest family-owned third-party logistics providers. From day one, our associates have helped build Saddle Creek into the company it is today—serving customers, supporting one another and living our values of service, respect, accountability and integrity. Here, you can build your skills, do meaningful work, and be part of a team that values people.

Will you join us? Explore what it’s like to work at Saddle Creek by reading our Associates' Stories blog. You can also learn more about Saddle Creek careers, our culture and the opportunities available across our organization.

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