Yard Mule Driver

The Mundy Companies; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mundy Companies in Spartanburg, SC is hiring a Yard Mule Driver for a long‑term, full‑time position in the local yard. A valid CDL is preferred, but not required; training will be provided.

You will inspect and move trailers, operate a Yard Mule truck, assist with loading freight, and perform pre‑shift checks. The role requires safety awareness, ability to work independently, and the stamina for a fast‑paced yard environment.

Qualifications

• Must have three (3) years of experience driving one or both of the following heavy equipment: mule driver or tractor trailer.
• Must be able to successfully complete on the job training within the first 2 months of employment.
• Must be able to handle safely and efficiently heavy containerized, palletized, or loose cargoes in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative

Responsibilities

• Inspects and moves trailers and containers within truck yard, loading docks, or other designated areas
• Utilizes heavy equipment and performs a variety of physical and labor-intensive tasks to move cargo and trailers around plant property
• Safely operates a Yard Mule Truck and assists with the loading of freight
• Performs pre-shift mechanical inspection of assigned company truck (Yard Mule), truck cargo, equipment and supplies, such as fire extinguisher, tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water
• Couples and uncouples trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air
• Maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions and verifies that the vehicle and loading equipment are positioned properly and secured safely

Skills

Mule driver

Tractor Trailer

Job description

The Mundy Companies, a leader in the industrial maintenance, services, and construction fields, is currently hiring the following for a long-term position the Spartanburg, SC area:

Yard Mule Driver

A valid CDL is preferred, but not required for this position.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspects and moves trailers and containers within truck yard, loading docks, or other designated areas
• Utilizes heavy equipment and performs a variety of physical and labor-intensive tasks to move cargo and trailers around plant property
• Safely operates a Yard Mule Truck and assists with the loading of freight
• Performs pre-shift mechanical inspection of assigned company truck (Yard Mule), truck cargo, equipment and supplies, such as fire extinguisher, tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water
• Couples and uncouples trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air
• Maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions and verifies that the vehicle and loading equipment are positioned properly and secured safely

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• * Must have three (3) years of experience driving one or both of the following heavy equipment: mule driveror tractor trailer.
• * Must be able to successfully complete on the job training within the first 2 months of employment.
• * Must be able to handle safely and efficiently heavy containerized, palletized, or loose cargoes in a high volume, fast paced environment
• * Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**

• * Subject to physical and/or DOT screening is required along with other tests as applicable
• * The employee is continuously required to sit (while driving), grasp and exercise eye-hand coordination and eye-hand-foot coordination.
• * The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, bend forward, squat, kneel, crawl, twist, pinch and reach overhead
• * The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and exercise repetitive foot motion
• * The employee is occasionally required to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

The successful candidate will maintain a high degree of personal safety and environmental awareness at all time. The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing is required. All qualified applicants must possess the ability to pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen and other pre-qualifications as required.
The Mundy Companies offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a benefits package that includes paid vacations and holidays, 401K plan, and medical insurance.
EOE/DRUG FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT