Yard Driver

National DCP•Twinsburg, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Driver is responsible for moving tractor/trailers to and from loading/receiving doors of the Distribution Center. This role involves performing visual inspections of trailers, directing drivers, parking trucks and trailers, and checking fluid levels. The Yard Driver will also be responsible for setting up shuttles, informing supervisors of equipment issues or backhauls, and performing temperature checks on trailers. Additionally, this position requires maintaining accurate route sheets, providing coverage for shuttle and route services as needed, and performing other related yard tasks.

Requirements

CDL Class A License preferred, minimum six (6) months driving experience
Current medical card required
Must have a clean motor vehicle record (MVR) in accordance with DCP guidelines for hiring
Must be able to operate a manual and automatic transmission tractor
On Board Computer/Electronic Log System Experience preferred
Ability to work well with little supervision
Ability to interact well with all employees
Strong oral and written communications skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Flexible to varying work schedule

Nice To Haves

CDL Class A License
On Board Computer/Electronic Log System Experience

Responsibilities

Moves tractor/trailers to and from loading / receiving doors of the Distribution Center.
Perform visual inspection of shuttle trailers for road readiness.
Direct all drivers to the correct/assigned door.
Park trucks and/or trailers.
Check fluid levels (fuel) – notify supervisor if low. Enter fuel amounts into computer on tractor.
Inform Supervisor of backhauls – refer to backhaul list.
Set up shuttles.
Inform supervisor of breakdowns in equipment. Contain spills and inform supervisor. Report equipment defects. Check that all wheel chock blocks are being used.
Perform temperature checks on trailers for freezer and cooler. Make sure temps are set correctly and maintained.
Be sure all pallet trailers are in good condition and safe to be moved. Tag out-of-service trailers and/or move to appropriate storage location.
Respond to requests in a timely manner for trailer moves in and out of doors.
Maintain accurate route sheet calling out new trailers, out-of-service trailers and trailers returning to service.
Provide coverage for shuttle and route services as needed (Class A required).
All other related yard tasks (cranking landing gear, etc)