Yard Tractor Operator (CDL) – Safe Trailer Moves

Trane Technologies; Grand Rapids (MI); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 35 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K match

Tuition assistance

Resumo da oferta

Trane Technologies in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Yard Dog Operator to safely move trailers in the finished goods yard and support outbound shipping. You will position, relocate, and stage trailers, coordinate daily movements, inspect equipment, and maintain accurate location tracking in a fast-paced outdoor environment.

The role requires a CDL (or ability to obtain), prior yard/ shipping experience, and proficiency with basic MS Office tools.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in yard operations, shipping, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, or related operations preferred.
• Experience operating yard dog, yard tractor, terminal tractor, or similar trailer-moving equipment preferred.
• CDL required; or ability to obtain.
• Working knowledge of trailer movement, yard flow, shipping support, and safe equipment operation preferred.
• Ability to follow standard work, traffic patterns, and operational procedures required.
• Experience using shipping, trailer tracking, yard management, or reporting systems preferred.
• Powered industrial vehicle experience or certification preferred, where applicable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Operate yard tractor or other approved yard-moving equipment to move trailers safely and efficiently throughout the finished goods yard.
• Position, relocate, and stage empty and loaded trailers to support shipping schedules and yard flow requirements.
• Perform trailer spotting activities in accordance with established standard work, traffic patterns, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate trailer movements based on daily shipping priorities and direction from yard or logistics leadership.
• Inspect trailers and yard equipment before and during use to identify visible damage, safety concerns, or operating issues.
• Report equipment, trailer, or yard safety issues promptly and follow escalation procedures as required.
• Maintain accurate trailer location awareness and support trailer tracking, logs, boards, or system updates as required.
• Verify trailer numbers, status, and placement accuracy before and after moves.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety rules, yard traffic requirements, and standard work expectations.
• Support inventory and shipment flow by ensuring trailers are available and staged in the correct locations at the correct time.
• Assist with yard organization, visual management, and 5S activities to maintain a safe and orderly work environment.
• Partner effectively with logistics, shipping, transportation, production, quality, and safety personnel.
• Participate in team meetings, operational updates, and improvement initiatives as needed.
• Demonstrate positive, professional, and proactive behavior in alignment with company values.
• Maintain flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or in other departments as business needs require.

Conhecimentos

CDL required

Yard operations

Shipping/logistics

MS Office

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Ferramentas

Yard tractor operation

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Trane Technologies in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Yard Dog Operator to safely move trailers in the finished goods yard and support outbound shipping. You will position, relocate, and stage trailers, coordinate daily movements, inspect equipment, and maintain accurate location tracking in a fast-paced outdoor environment.

The role requires a CDL (or ability to obtain), prior yard/ shipping experience, and proficiency with basic MS Office tools.