Yard Driver: Safe Yard Ops & Growth Perks

Deutsche Post; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Training & career advancement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in the United States (California—Lathrop area) is hiring a Non-DOT Yard Driver for 1st or 2nd shift. You will switch trailers, fuel equipment, and assist with loading/unloading while maintaining a clean, safe yard and accurate logs.

Growth and incentive opportunities are available through our performance and safety programs. The role emphasizes daily checks, load securing, and adherence to local, state, and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 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 by 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

Trailer switching

Dock operation

Load/unload

Yard checks

Load securing

Record keeping

Equipment inspection

Policy compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

DHL Supply Chain in the United States (California—Lathrop area) is hiring a Non-DOT Yard Driver for 1st or 2nd shift. You will switch trailers, fuel equipment, and assist with loading/unloading while maintaining a clean, safe yard and accurate logs.

Growth and incentive opportunities are available through our performance and safety programs. The role emphasizes daily checks, load securing, and adherence to local, state, and federal guidelines.