Yard Driver - CDL A

Domino's•East Granby, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Domino's is seeking a Yard Driver with a CDL A license to join their team. This role involves repositioning company commercial tractors and trailers in designated non-highway areas (the yard), including backing trailers to dock doors. You may also be required to shuttle tractors/trailers to and from logistic/lease companies and assist with re-deliveries. Domino's has a large network of food supply and dough manufacturing centers that provide fresh dough, equipment, and supplies to Domino's stores. In 2019 alone, these centers made 720,000 deliveries. Domino's emphasizes a work environment that is safe and provides stability, with opportunities for growth, as 90% of store owners started in entry-level positions.

Requirements

CDL A license
6 months of driving experience required
High School Diploma or GED
Must be at least 21 years of age
Six months of verifiable CMV driving experience, one year preferred
Must have valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License [CDL] w Air Brakes
Must maintain a DOT Med Cert
Must always meet the defined MVR standards to remain qualified to drive a company commercial motor vehicle
Must successfully pass a background check every third year on your anniversary date
Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including but not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as a short notice on occasion

Nice To Haves

one year preferred driving experience

Responsibilities

Reposition company commercial tractors and trailers on designated non-highway areas (the yard) to include backing trailers to dock doors.
May be required to shuttle tractor/trailer to and from logistic/lease companies and help with re-deliveries when required.
Walk the yard to identify and document vehicle defects in the DVCR booklet.
Communicate maintenance needs to the Transportation Manager daily.
Obtain tractor/trailer list from Transportation, record odometer, hub readings, and engine hours from equipment, and send to the lease company weekly.
Ensure trailers loaded with refrigerated products (e.g., cheese, chicken) are at an adequate temperature.
Ensure Warehouse Team Members have trailers to unload and/or load.
Assist with the unloading of trailers when necessary.
Reposition tractor/trailers on the yard to and from docks.
Comply with Domino’s Chock, Safety Cone, and Dock Signal Light policy.
Shuttle tractor/trailers to and from the logistic supplier.
Take trailers to be washed and cleaned.
Assist with backhauls.
May be assigned to assist Drivers on a designated route(s) to unload products to Domino's stores.
Listen to and timely assist management and Drivers.
Required to always wear and follow Domino’s uniform standards.
Attend scheduled safety, team meetings, and training sessions.
Follow all local, state, federal, and Domino's safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Attend classroom instruction facilitated by the Transportation Manager, covering Domino’s Chock, Safety Cone and Dock Signal Light Policy, Accident Procedure Policy, and any other pertinent policy and/or instruction information.
Maintain DVIR booklets.
Comply with DOT log regulations.
Accountable for the vehicle and product.
Clock in and out in the timekeeping and People Net system.