Yard Driver - Non CDL

KENCO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES • Olathe, KS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Driver is responsible for safe and efficient movement of trailers in the yard. May also be required to operate a forklift to move products or shipments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Minimum of 1 year of verifiable spotting experience.
• Minimum of six months related experience or training in a distribution environment.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Must pass company physical, drug screen and background check.
• Willing to work in inclement weather, if necessary.
• No accidents and no more than two minor moving violations for the last three years.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience

Responsibilities

• Safely backs various size trailers into assigned dock/yard spaces, engages dock locks, and/or chocks, and deploys trailer stands for all trailers spotted to the dock.
• Parks and organizes trailers on the warehouse yard.
• Mount and dismount the yard spotter frequently and slide trailer tandems alone.
• Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on yard tractor and fill out DVIR’s.
• Utilizes YMS (or applicable tools) to make inbound and outbound trailer movements.
• Assist the refueling of yard tractors.
• Operate forklift to move shipments between trailer movements.
• Coordinates with office clerk on trailer movements. Prioritizes movements to ensure no down time for warehouse associates.
• Required to follow company policy, participate in required trainings and keep truck clean.
• Completes all system and manual reports/log accurately and timely.
• Operates all equipment in a safe manner, observing all traffic regulations.
• Accountable for all assigned tools and equipment.
• Reports any unsafe conditions, injury or damage to management.
• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED