Yard Driver

the Lynden Family of Companies • Sunnyside, WA

1d • $23 - $26

About The Position

LTI, Inc. is seeking a positive, customer-driven Yard Driver to support its bulk transportation operations. This is a safety-sensitive position involving coordinating and moving equipment around the yard and local facilities, maintaining accurate task and inventory records, supporting dispatch, and following company health, safety, and environmental policies. Compensation is $23.30–$25.87 per hour, plus a safe driving bonus/performance incentive.

Requirements

• Class A CDL with tanker and doubles endorsements.
• Valid medical card.
• Valid ICC Physical Certification.

Nice To Haves

• State-issued Milk Handlers License.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate equipment assignments with daily dispatch, taking plant requirements and current and future equipment needs into account to support on-time pickups and deliveries.
• Track and record daily tasks.
• Track and record yard inventory.
• Couple departing equipment to the appropriate trailers and perform a walk-around inspection.
• Take equipment to the shop for repairs or, as directed by dispatch, assign replacement equipment when necessary.
• Inform dispatch and Sunnyside Dispatch of issues that may cause delays or prevent the daily dispatch plan from succeeding.
• Couple and spot equipment at local loading facilities, for exterior washing, and for maintenance; assist the interior wash crew with coupling and spotting trailers.
• Assist in rescuing drivers who have hours-of-service issues.
• Assist with moving equipment to outside repair shops.
• Comply with company health, safety, and environmental policies, including use of protective equipment and Fit for Work requirements.
• Assist with yard maintenance when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Optional medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for employees and their families.
• Long-term disability coverage, AD&D insurance, and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Flexible spending arrangements.
• 96 hours of paid time off per year initially, plus additional paid extended leave; days increase with years of service.
• Six paid holidays per year.
• Retirement plan matching 50% of the first 6% contributed, plus an additional 3% of compensation regardless of participation after one year of service.
• Safe driving bonus/performance incentive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed