Yard Truck Driver – Flexible Temp to Perm, OT Eligible

Hire Up Staffing Services; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hire Up Staffing in Mesquite, TX is seeking an experienced Yard Truck Driver (Yard Jockey) to move loaded and empty trailers throughout the facility, with occasional forklift duties to support warehouse operations. This is a temporary assignment with potential to transition into an ongoing flexible role for the right candidate.

The schedule includes multi-day shifts with overtime possible; candidates must pass background and drug screening, lift 50–75 lbs, and work outdoors in varying weather

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months yard truck, yard mule, or yard jockey driving experience.
• Ability to safely maneuver 53-foot trailers in tight spaces.
• Forklift experience preferred for non-yard duties.
• Basic computer skills to use a yard management system.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate an automatic Ottawa yard truck to move loaded and empty trailers throughout the facility.
• Maneuver 53-foot trailers into tight spaces and designated parking locations.
• Complete daily equipment inspections, including checking fluid levels and leaks.
• Ensure trailers and loads are properly secured before moving.
• Utilize the yard management system to track and coordinate trailer movements.
• Operate a forklift when needed to move pallets and other warehouse products.
• Maintain proper trailer organization and assist with general yard operations.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Assist with additional warehouse duties as assigned.

Skills

Yard truck experience

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Tools

Ottawa yard truck

Yard management system

Job description

Hire Up Staffing in Mesquite, TX is seeking an experienced Yard Truck Driver (Yard Jockey) to move loaded and empty trailers throughout the facility, with occasional forklift duties to support warehouse operations. This is a temporary assignment with potential to transition into an ongoing flexible role for the right candidate.

The schedule includes multi-day shifts with overtime possible; candidates must pass background and drug screening, lift 50–75 lbs, and work outdoors in varying weather