Yard Driver (Thursday - Saturday 4:30PM - 5:00AM)

Saddle Creek Logistics Services • Lakeland, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Yard Drivers assist in the organization and maintenance of trailers in Saddle Creek’s yard locations. The role is performed within the yard and does not require travel on public roads. The position supports exceptional service by helping meet delivery schedules and communicating and resolving problems as needed.

The schedule is Thursday through Saturday, 4:30 PM to 5:00 AM. The position requires maneuvering a tractor-trailer combination in a compact yard, moving trailers to and from shipping and dock doors, completing yard checks and safety inspections, and maintaining a clean tractor. Drivers must follow safety policies and may need to work overtime or adjust their schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license.
• At least 1 year of experience operating a tractor-trailer unit in a yard driver or warehouse setting.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate good customer service skills.
• Ability to work overtime and adjust schedule as needed.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Safely maneuver a tractor and trailer combination vehicle in a compact yard area.
• Complete a daily yard check.
• At the direction of management and/or the yard management system, move empty trailers to shipping doors, set loaded trailers at doors, and remove loaded or empty trailers from dock doors.
• Perform and document pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections.
• Lift and open trailer doors and slide trailer tandems when necessary.
• Frequently bend to place and remove wheel chocks.
• Safely enter and exit the yard tractor numerous times per shift.
• Safely maneuver equipment using good backing skills.
• Adhere to all safety policies.
• Keep the tractor clean and sanitary at all times.
• Communicate and resolve problems as needed to support the delivery schedule.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials.
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and medical reimbursement.
• Medical employee-only premium under $10 per week with wellness discounts.
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution.
• Weekly 401(k) match.
• Vacation immediately upon hire.
• Eight holidays per calendar year.
• Personal time after 90 days.
• Employee Assistance Program and identity theft protection.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.

What This Job Offers

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