Yard Driver/Switcher

Depot Connect International; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision Insurance

401(k) with generous employer match

Paid time off, including 10 paid civil

Job summary

Depot Connect International (DCI) is seeking an experienced Yard Driver to join our team. The role involves operating a Yard Mule for loading, unloading, and moving ISO Tanks and related equipment, mounting tanks onto chassis, and coordinating with lift operators in a fast-paced yard environment.

You will follow all safety rules and procedures, read labels and numbers, and work effectively as part of a team to ensure smooth, compliant operations across our multiple locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years Yard Mule experience in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to read numbers and labels.
• Strong teamwork and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Reading numbers and labels

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Yard Mule operation

Job description

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

DCI Benefits

• 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
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement