Yard Driver

Clean Harbors•Stone Mountain, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is hiring a Yard Driver in Tucker, Georgia. This hands-on role operates forklifts to load and unload materials and yard trucks to move trailers and equipment between docks and designated yard areas. The Yard Driver safely stages, positions, and organizes equipment to keep yard operations efficient. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM, at 1374 Beverage Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083. Pay is $24 per hour, depending on experience. The role involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions and supporting real-time dock scheduling. It requires operating cars and small and large trucks with both automatic and manual transmissions within the yard, and passing a respirator fit test. Travel is less than 10%, and the position has no supervisory responsibilities. Clean Harbors is an environmental services organization focused on industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. The company states that it helps customers manage waste and reduce their carbon footprint.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–3 years of driving, yard operations, logistics, or related experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Experience operating forklifts, yard trucks, and box trucks.
Basic computer, inventory, and RF scanner skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
Ability to lift 25+ lbs. repeatedly and 50+ lbs. as needed.
Ability to work overtime and in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Strong spatial awareness and decision-making under minimal supervision.
Mechanically inclined and safety conscious.
Ability to plan and execute work efficiently under time-sensitive conditions.
Ability to pass a respirator fit test and work safely in outdoor environments.
Ability to operate cars and small and large trucks with automatic and manual transmissions within the yard.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification preferred.
HAZMAT experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Operate forklifts and yard trucks to move, load, unload, and stage trailers, tankers, bins, pallets, and materials.
Safely position trailers at docks and designated yard locations while following site traffic and safety procedures.
Perform daily inspections of forklifts and yard trucks, including brakes, tires, lights, fluids, and safety equipment.
Safely maneuver equipment in busy yard and warehouse areas and properly connect and disconnect trailers.
Inspect equipment for damage, leaks, or safety issues and report concerns to supervisors.
Follow OSHA, DOT, company, and hazardous-material handling procedures.
Support movement of vehicles required for real-time dock scheduling.