Yard Driver/Switcher

Depot Connect International; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including 10 holidays

HSA & FSA options

Job summary

Depot Connect International is seeking an experienced Yard Driver to join our team. You will operate a Yard Mule to load and unload equipment, mount tanks on chassis, and move items around the yard while coordinating with lift operators.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of Yard Mule experience, and strong safety awareness. We value teamwork, reliable communication, and the ability to perform heavy manual tasks under various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to unlock air lines and pull chokes to release trailer.
• Perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.
• 2 years Yard Mule experience in a fast paced environment.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions for heavy equipment.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to read numbers and labels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Yard Mule to load/unload equipment, chassis and ISO Tanks.
• Mount tanks onto chassis and move in/out of the chassis shop.
• Move chassis around the yard to support lift operators and tank placement.
• Observe and follow all safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Reading numbers & labels

Verbal & written communication

Heavy manual tasks

Safety awareness

Yard Mule experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Discover a career at Depot Connect International (DCI), a global leader in the Tank/ISO Tank Container Services and Tank Trailer Parts industry. We're more than just a service provider; we're a unified team combining the expertise of industry leaders Quala, Boasso Global, and PSC. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with over 160 locations worldwide, our team of over 3,500 employees excels in offering a multitude of mission-critical services.

We are looking for an experienced Yard Driver to add to our team!

Essential Functions of the job include (but are not limited to):

• Operating a Yard Mule for loading, unloading, hauling equipment, chassis’s and ISO Tanks
• Mounting tanks onto chassis’s
• Moving in and out of the chassis shop, bringing loaded tanks to heat
• Moving chassis’s around the yard to enable lift operators to place tanks on them
• Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to unlock air lines and pull chokes to release trailer
• Perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions
• 2 years Yard Mule experience in a fast paced environment
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations
• Strong teamwork skills
• Ability to read numbers and labels
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Medical, dental and vision Insurance
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
• Optional health savings account & flexible spending account