Switch Truck Operator

Wells•Monroeville, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Switch Truck Operator is responsible for safely moving, positioning, and staging trailers throughout the yard to support shipping and production operations. This role ensures trailers are placed accurately for loading and pickup while maintaining constant awareness of surrounding equipment, including Mi-Jacks, vehicles, and pedestrian traffic. The operator plays a key role in keeping material flow efficient, organized, and safe within a fast-paced production environment. SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY. Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day. At Wells, you�re part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you�re in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

Requirements

Safely operate switch trucks to move trailers and support yard operations
Maintain a clean work area and consistently follow all safety policies and procedures
Demonstrate strong time management skills and ability to meet operational deadlines
Work effectively in a fast-paced environment while supporting team goals
Assist with additional duties as assigned
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently
Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather , and outdoors (Depending on location)
Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.

Nice To Haves

construction or precast experience preferred
CDL and tractor-trailer experience a plus

Responsibilities

Operate yard truck safely to move trailers throughout the shipping yard
Position trailers accurately for loading and staging operations
Transport loaded and empty trailers to designated pickup and staging areas
Maintain constant awareness of Mi-Jacks, other equipment, and pedestrian traffic to ensure safe operations
Follow all safety procedures and yard protocols to support efficient and incident-free movement of materials

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision insurance
company-paid disability and life insurance
wellness incentives
paid holidays
PTO
flexible spending accounts
HSA options
a 401(k) with profit sharing
access to Nice Healthcare
employee assistance resources
pet insurance
additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans
Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.