Spotter Truck Operator

ATMI PRECAST•Aurora, IL

26d•Onsite

About The Position

ATMI Precast is not your average manufacturing company. You will join a high-performing operations team that values safety, clear communication, and doing things the right way. Our yard and loading operations are fast paced, mission critical, and essential to keeping production and shipping moving smoothly. As a Spotter Truck Operator, you will play a key role in the safe flow of trailers throughout the Aurora campus, ensuring our crews have what they need to support daily production and delivery schedules. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in safe driving, precision maneuvering, and being a reliable part of an experienced logistics team. Summary The Spotter Truck Operator is responsible for safely operating a Kalmar Ottawa T2 6x4 yard truck to move semi-trailers throughout the Aurora facility. This includes transporting trailers between production areas, the South Yard, loading docks, staging zones, and parking locations. The operator ensures safe trailer movement, completes inspections, communicates with yard leadership, and supports the Yard and Loading Crew team. This role requires experience with yard trucks, heavy equipment, or heavy-duty vehicles and a strong understanding of yard logistics.

Requirements

Valid CDL license
Experience operating a spotter truck (Kalmar Ottawa or similar preferred)
Strong ability to maneuver trailers in tight areas and congested traffic patterns
Understanding of yard operations and trailer spotting procedures
Familiarity with tandem, triaxle, extendable, and step-deck trailers
Reliable, punctual, patient, and detail-oriented
Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with supervisors
Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment
Clean driving record with minimal violations
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Frequent climbing in and out of trucks throughout the shift
Frequent standing, sitting, bending, and connecting/disconnecting air hoses
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, snow, and dust
Must be able to walk, stand, and move across uneven surfaces in an active yard environment

Responsibilities

Operate a yard spotter truck to safely move trailers throughout the ATMI Aurora campus
Shuttle trailers between production buildings, loading areas, storage yards, and staging locations
Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections of yard truck and conduct visual inspections of trailers
Maintain constant communication with the loading crew via radio or company-approved communication devices
Follow all ATMI safety protocols, policies, and procedures, including IDOT regulations
Report mechanical issues, safety hazards, or damaged trailers/products immediately
Perform trailer hookups including raising and lowering landing gear, connecting and disconnecting airlines
Identify and report defects on products prior to movement for delivery
Assist in basic troubleshooting of spotter truck or trailer issues to support maintenance efficiency
Work closely with Yard Supervisors, Foremen, and the Loading Crew to support daily logistics and traffic flow
Perform all other duties as assigned or needed