Yard Mule Driver

Third Coast; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Third Coast in Pearland, TX is seeking a Mule Driver to support yard operations at our facility. You will move trailers and containers, perform pre-shift inspections, maintain safety, and assist forklift drivers during breaks. The role requires a valid license and experience with yard mule operations and tractor trailers.

Join our team to contribute to efficient yard workflow, accurate container handling, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED desired but not required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Previous experience with yard mule operation and driving a tractor trailer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive standard training.
• Move box trailers, tankers, export containers, ISO’s and flexitanks as directed by plant supervisor.
• Perform preshift visual inspection of mule daily and physical inspections on M/W/F.
• Place jack stands and chalk wheels of containers at dock doors as needed.
• Weigh containers at scale house and manage daily trailer inventory.
• Connect and disconnect all container types from the mule.
• Relieve forklift drivers for breaks when required.
• Perform Daily Yard Inventory for empty trailers and tankers.
• Report mule mechanical issues to Maintenance Supervisor and container damages to Supervisor.
• Maintain safe operation of yard mule and monitor diesel supply.
• Assist driver in picking up empty containers on the yard.
• Demonstrate Third Coast Way safety and quality behaviors.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Yard mule operation

MSDS reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tractor trailer experience

Job description

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Mule Driver’s main task is to:

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Be ready and willing to receive standard training
• Movement of box trailers, tankers, export containers, Iso’s and flexitanks as instructed by the plant operations supervisor’s (Production/Blending).
• Complete a preshift visual inspection of mule (Daily). Perform a physical inspection (Mon, Wed, Fri)
• Place jack stands and chalk wheels of containers brought to dock doors (if required)
• Bring containers to weigh in and out at the scale house.
• Receive daily empty drums, totes, and, pails inventory from Production Supervisor to identify and locate trailers needed for daily production.
• Connect and disconnect all container types from the mule.
• Relieve production forklift driver’s for lunch breaks(if required)
• Assume the Logistics Driver job duties(if required)
• Perform a Daily Yard Inventory for empty box trailers and tankers (Inventory list is given to Production Scheduler).
• Report mule mechanical breakdowns to Maintenance Supervisor.
• Report any issues or damage of all containers to Supervisor.
• Check diesel supply (Notify maintenance when diesel is low)
• Operate the yard mule in a safe manner
• Assist driver in picking up empty containers on the yard
• Exhibit and practice the Third Coast Way fundamental behaviors.

Knowledge and Skills:

• High School Graduate or GED desired but not required.

Work Experience:

• Valid driver’s license required
• Previous experience with yard mule operation and driving a tractor trailer is preferred

Skills and Competencies:

• Have general knowledge of plant safety rules
• Must be able to read and interpret an MSDS, also know the location of the MSDS book
• Knowledge of our quality policy and objectives

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to use their hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• The team member frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• The team member is occasionally required to sit.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.