Yard Driver CDL

The Home Depot • Atlanta, GA

6d

About The Position

As a Yard Driver, you are responsible for maintaining yard organization and safely spotting trailers at dock doors and throughout the yard. CDL-licensed Yard Drivers may be asked to move trailers to offsite locations and neighboring distribution centers. You will also update trailer moves and other yard activity using a hand-held device.

This position reports to the Operations Manager and has no direct reports. No travel is required according to the Travel Requirements section; however, the Working Conditions section states that travel between locations is required.

The role involves regularly driving yard trucks and spotting them at designated locations, conducting daily inspections of yard equipment, performing general warehouse tasks as needed, and ensuring yard accuracy using the Yard Management System. Physical activity includes intermittent periods of continuous exertion, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, and lifting materials or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward. The working environment is usually comfortable, with regular exposure to dust, fumes, odors, or other factors that cause moderate physical discomfort.

Requirements

• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid, active Commercial Driver's License (Class A).
• Ability to load and unload heavy items.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
• At least 1 year of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform general warehouse tasks as needed.
• Conduct daily inspections on yard equipment.
• Drive yard trucks and spot them at designated locations.
• Ensure yard accuracy using the Yard Management System.
• Update trailer moves and other yard activity using a hand-held device.
• Maintain yard organization and safely spot trailers at dock doors and throughout the yard.
• Move trailers to offsite locations and neighboring distribution centers when asked.

What This Job Offers

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