Yard Spotter Driver — Precise Trailer Moves (No CDL)

The DeLong Co., Inc.; Lockbourne (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Discount Rx Plan

Life Insurance

401(k) with 5% Match

FSA Accounts

Dependent Care Accounts

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Telehealth

Pet Insurance

Job summary

The DeLong Co., Inc. is hiring a Spotter Driver at our Edgerton yard to safely move trailers and shipping containers while maintaining daily inspections and records. This is a yard-only driving role; CDL is not required and there is no street driving.

You will back and spot up to 30 trailers daily, communicate with dispatch via handheld radios, and support yard safety, cleanliness, and documentation during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license (CDL not required).
• Safe back and maneuver 40-ft and 20-ft trailers, including container-mounted units.
• Comfortable operating handheld radio equipment for communication.
• Strong attention to detail for inspections and documentation.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Reliable and punctual, with extended hours during peak season (Sept–Nov), including weekends.
• Ability to lift, bend and stand for extended periods; open/close container doors as needed.
• Prior yard spotter, warehouse, or equipment-operating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep trailers and containers moving safely and efficiently around our yard.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on assigned yard trucks each shift.
• Safely back, spot, hook, and unhook approximately 30 trailers per day.
• Open and close container doors on approximately 30 containers per day.
• Communicate clearly with team members and dispatch using handheld radios.
• Move trailers between dock doors, staging areas, and yard spots as directed.
• Follow all yard safety protocols and traffic patterns at all times.
• Assist with general facility cleanliness and upkeep during slower periods.
• Maintain accurate records of trailer movements as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Handheld radio operation

Punctual and reliable

Safety-conscious

Outdoor weather tolerance

Trailer back/maneuvering

Job description

The DeLong Co., Inc. is hiring a Spotter Driver at our Edgerton yard to safely move trailers and shipping containers while maintaining daily inspections and records. This is a yard-only driving role; CDL is not required and there is no street driving.

You will back and spot up to 30 trailers daily, communicate with dispatch via handheld radios, and support yard safety, cleanliness, and documentation during peak seasons.