Yard Driver

Medline Industries, LP • Aurora, CO

3d • $23 - $34

About The Position

MedTrans is Medline's private fleet of professional drivers, delivering medical products to commercial and residential customers. The fleet uses newer road and yard trucks, and operates a network of more than 50 distribution centers nationally.

The Yard Driver operates a yard tractor to move trailers and containers in a company-designated area. The role includes maintaining vehicle and trailer records, inspecting and refueling the vehicle, ensuring safety equipment functions properly, organizing and inventorying the yard, and supporting shipping operations by staging trailers and placing packing lists and seals as directed.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of tractor-trailer or commercial driving experience.
• Must be licensed to operate the assigned vehicle.
• Must meet all Federal and State requirements for operating commercial motor vehicles.
• Must have a clean driving record with no serious violations.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds throughout the workday.
• Must be able to work in warehouse and outdoor environments, including heat, cold, rain, snow, noise, and dust, and use required personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to work in elevated places and tight, small spaces.
• Must be able to work at least 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, and be available for overtime as required to meet business needs within applicable State and Federal regulations.
• Must have strong driving skills, particularly the ability to back up trailers.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of yard hostler experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a yard tractor to shuttle trailers and containers within a company-designated area, including tight quarters and uneven surfaces.
• Maintain a log in accordance with Federal and State regulations and company requirements.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections.
• Ensure safety-related vehicle features and connected equipment function properly during operation.
• Refuel the vehicle as needed.
• Communicate clearly by phone or radio.
• Complete daily trailer inventory and keep the yard organized.
• Provide empty trailers to the shipping department for loading, then remove loaded trailers and stage them in the yard drop area.
• Place packing lists and seals on trailers as assigned by the shipping coordinator.
• Maintain a clean presentation of the driver and vehicle.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) contributions
• Paid time off
• Continuing education and training
• Employee Assistance Program access for employees working fewer than 30 hours per week on average
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Service Corp

What This Job Offers

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