Yard Driver

Intellisource Colorado•Matteson, IL

About The Position

IntelliSource is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Yard Driver to support trailer movement and yard operations at a fast-paced distribution facility. The position safely moves, positions, and stages tractor-trailers throughout the property while coordinating with dock, warehouse, and transportation teams. The role may also include other facility-related responsibilities as assigned. The contract is expected to run from an immediate start through around December 31, 2026, with final dates based on business demands and the possibility of an extension by mutual interest. Work schedules may include days, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime according to operational needs. The position is safety-sensitive, and job offers are contingent on successfully clearing post-offer criminal background screening and drug testing. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and provide documentation of identity and employment eligibility within three business days of their start date. The role requires operating tractor-trailer or other large powered equipment, conducting equipment inspections, maintaining records and DOT documentation, and working outdoors in variable weather and on varied surfaces. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The hourly rate is $29–$33, based on experience and geographic area, with overtime potential. A full benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Requirements

Valid state-issued driver’s license.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License; a Class A CDL is preferred or required depending on site operations.
At least 12 months of experience operating a tractor-trailer unit.
Acceptable motor vehicle record and ability to meet company, customer, insurance, and regulatory driving requirements.
Ability to safely maneuver and back tractor-trailers in confined or high-traffic areas.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal safety instructions.
Ability to complete required records, logs, inspections, and DOT documentation.
Ability to work independently and maintain dependable attendance.
Ability to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including operating large powered equipment, repeatedly entering and exiting equipment, walking for extended periods, and moving up and down ladders and stairs.
Ability to bend, twist, pull, reach overhead, stoop, and reach below the knees.
Ability to visually inspect equipment, documentation, and yard conditions; read printed and electronic information, including small print; and enter, locate, and update information using a computer or mobile device.
Ability to write and complete documents, reports, logs, and inspection forms.
Ability to hear equipment sounds and safety alarms and observe individuals and hazards in the work area.
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying temperatures and weather, including extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, and damp conditions.
Ability to work around moving vehicles and powered equipment, travel over sloped, uneven, wet, icy, or slippery surfaces, and work in varying noise and visibility conditions.
Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide documentation of identity and employment eligibility within three business days of the start date.
Must successfully clear post-offer criminal background screening and drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Previous yard-driver, hostler, spotter, or trailer-movement experience.
Experience in a distribution center, fulfillment center, transportation terminal, warehouse, or manufacturing environment.
Experience operating a terminal tractor, yard hostler, yard jockey, or similar equipment.
Familiarity with trailer-inventory systems, yard-management systems, or electronic tracking tools.
Knowledge of DOT safety and equipment-inspection requirements.
Class A CDL, where not required by site operations.

Responsibilities

Safely operate tractor-trailers and yard equipment in compliance with company, customer, local, state, federal, and DOT requirements.
Coordinate trailer movements with dock coordinators, warehouse leaders, and transportation personnel.
Move, position, and stage trailers at designated dock doors, staging areas, and parking locations accurately and within required timelines.
Inspect trucks, tractors, trailers, safety equipment, and emergency equipment before shifts, after shifts, and routinely.
Maintain appropriate fuel levels and report equipment maintenance or repair needs.
Complete trailer inventory checks and verify trailer numbers, locations, and load status.
Maintain accurate records, inspection reports, logs, forms, and required DOT documentation.
Couple and uncouple tractor-trailer equipment safely and correctly, and verify trailers are properly secured before and after movement.
Immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment or products, accidents, and improper procedures to management.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Communicate clearly and professionally with associates, supervisors, customers, suppliers, and operational partners.
Follow established procedures and use sound judgment to resolve routine operational issues.
Prioritize trailer movements according to dock schedules, shipping deadlines, and operational needs.
Adapt to changing assignments, work demands, and facility priorities.
Complete additional job-related duties throughout the facility as assigned.