Yard Spotter – Trailer Movement & Dock Coordination

Premium Guardorporated; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Premium Guard, Inc. is seeking a Yard Spotter to safely move, position, and organize trailers within the company yard and at dock doors in Hebron, KY. This full-time, first-shift role supports inbound and outbound shipment flow while maintaining a safe yard.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and prior experience operating yard equipment. A valid driver's license is required; CDL is not necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Experience operating yard/spotter trucks or similar equipment is required.
• A valid driver's license is required; CDL is not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a yard truck, spotter truck, or other designated equipment to move trailers throughout the facility yard.
• Position trailers at loading and unloading dock doors.
• Remove trailers from dock doors and relocate them to designated yard locations.
• Perform pre-use inspections of yard equipment and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
• Inspect trailers before moving them (doors, landing gear, tires, overall condition).
• Coordinate trailer movements with shipping, receiving, warehouse, and operations teams.
• Maintain an organized yard and ensure trailers are parked in designated locations.
• Monitor trailer locations and assist with tracking inbound and outbound equipment.
• Follow all company safety policies, traffic rules, and yard procedures.
• Report accidents, damage, unsafe conditions, or equipment issues immediately.
• Assist with other distribution center duties as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Independent work

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Yard truck

Spotter truck

Forklift

Tractor

Valid driver's license

Job description

Premium Guard, Inc. is seeking a Yard Spotter to safely move, position, and organize trailers within the company yard and at dock doors in Hebron, KY. This full-time, first-shift role supports inbound and outbound shipment flow while maintaining a safe yard.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and prior experience operating yard equipment. A valid driver's license is required; CDL is not necessary.