Yard Switcher - Day Shift

DRiV Incorporated; Quail Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay $22/hour

Benefits Day One

In-House Training & Certificates

Internal Promotional Opportunities

Overtime Available

Job summary

DRiV Incorporated is hiring a Yard Switcher in Smyrna, TN for day shift hours (Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM). The role handles dock/yard operations, trailer transfers and safety compliance, with pay at $22 per hour and benefits from day one.

Ideal candidates will have a CDL, a Health Card, and at least 1 year of trailer moving experience, plus the ability to work a flexible schedule and meet EH&S standards.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and understand English.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDL license and Health Card required.
• Minimum 1 year trailer moving experience.
• Must have LTL dock experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Maintain dock and yard organization for equipment and trailers.
• Comply with EH&S regulations and maintain safe conditions.
• Manage dock operations for load quality and capacity.
• Transfer trailers between dock doors or yard for space and productivity.
• Hook and unhook trailers from tractors or yard trucks.
• Ensure trailers are secured to the building and chocked.
• Load and unload trailers with powered equipment as needed.
• Inspect trucks for defects and safe operation.
• Record shipment data for reporting and record keeping.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety compliance

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL License

Health Card

Job description

At Tenneco, we don't follow industry standards; we set them, and we don't settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it's our Core Values - radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win - or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we're determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we're all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen?Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It's what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you'll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you're ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you'll thrive here.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way.

DRiV is the aftermarket business group of Tenneco - DRiV website

We are looking for a Yard Switcher for our day shift operations (Monday - Thursday 6:00AM - 4:30PM) here in Smyrna, TN.

• Pay: $22.00/HR
• Benefits Day One including 401K Match
• In-House Training & Certificates
• Internal Promotional Opportunities
• Overtime Available

Responsibilities

• Maintain dock and yard organization in regard to dock equipment, tractors, trailers and dolly equipment.
• Comply with all EH&S regulations for the protection of the environment and maintain safe working conditions.
• Policies, procedures, and work instructions adherence required for quality assurance and customer satisfaction.
• Effectively manage dock operations in regard to load quality and capacity.
• Transfer trailers between dock doors or on the yard for maximum space and productivity.
• Hook and unhook trailers from the tractor or yard truck.
• Ensure the trailer has been properly secured to the building, i.e. chocked, locked
• Load and unload trailer with mechanical freight handling equipment as required.
• Inspect truck for defects and safe operating conditions.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures and comply with all Federal, State and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
• Deliver or route materials to departments using work devices, such as hand-trucks, powered industrial trucks, or sorting bins.
• Record shipment data such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, and discrepancies for reporting, accounting, and record keeping purposes.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Ability to safely and legally operate commercial motor vehicle equipment.
• Ability to handle the pressure of deadlines, coupled with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current CDL License and Health Card.
• Minimum 1 year of trailer moving experience.
• Must have LTL dock experience.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Employee will be certified in-house to operate powered industrial vehicles, if applicable.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be exposed to heights up to 30 feet. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities