Transportation - Driver, Yard - CDL Z6

CJ Logistics HR Team•Somerset, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Driver responds to customer and local Lead/Supervisor needs by moving and spotting trailers to support warehouse sorting, processing, shipment, and storage. The role requires timely movements and thorough knowledge of on-hand inventory and trailer positioning. It may also include deliveries to local warehouses requiring on-road driving. This is a local, onsite position; drivers return home each day. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. (2nd shift), although hours may vary and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs. The position primarily operates in and around commercial vehicles, including driving on public roads and highways and work at customer or vendor locations. Depending on delivery requirements, drivers may also work in warehouse and loading dock environments. The role may involve exposure to weather, traffic conditions and road hazards, engine noise, vibration and fumes, and occasional tight or enclosed spaces. Vehicles are equipped with in-cab cameras that may record inward- and outward-facing video for safety monitoring, training, and compliance. The work requires operating a commercial motor vehicle for extended periods, climbing in and out of vehicles and loading docks, and handling freight. The employee must maintain alertness and focus, follow applicable safety procedures and regulations, and complete required documentation. The posting lists compensation of $28.18 and offers medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), paid time off, tuition assistance, early access to earned wages, and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL driver's license.
At least 36 months of full-time Class A tractor/trailer driving experience within the last five years.
No more than two moving violations while operating a personal or commercial motor vehicle in the last three years.
No serious traffic violations or convictions while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three years.
No Clearinghouse violations in the last five years.
Knowledge of applicable DOT regulations and Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Ability to meet FMCSA/DOT requirements, including a clean drug and alcohol screen and passing DOT physical.
High reliability and commitment to the role.
Strong communication skills and ability to navigate interactions professionally.
Ability to develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public and respond to official inquiries directed to drivers.
At least 21 years of age and meeting company insurance and/or federal insurability requirements for commercial vehicle operation.
Ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle for extended periods and sit while driving for up to 11 hours per day in accordance with DOT regulations.
Ability to climb in and out of trucks, trailers, and loading docks multiple times per shift, including entering and exiting a cab requiring climbing steps.
Ability to lift, pull, push, or carry up to 75 pounds as needed.
Ability to squat, crouch, and reach intermittently for up to two hours and stand or walk for up to 20% of the shift.
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate vehicle controls.
Ability to pass and maintain DOT medical certification, including vision, hearing, and physical fitness standards.
Participation in DOT- and company-required alcohol and controlled substance testing.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.

Responsibilities

Move and spot trailers safely, efficiently, promptly, and legally.
Make deliveries to local warehouses when required, including on-road driving.
Use truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, GPS equipment, and other communications equipment to exchange necessary information.
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, follow loading crew signals, and check vehicle and loading equipment positioning.
Perform basic vehicle maintenance, including adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid, minor repairs, and washing trucks.
Collect and verify delivery instructions and routes.
Hook and unhook trailers and secure cargo using appropriate materials and equipment.
Direct laborers packing goods and moving them onto trailers.
Operate idle reduction or auxiliary power systems as needed.
Install or remove special equipment, such as tire chains, grader blades, plow blades, or sanders.
Follow special cargo-related procedures.
Load and unload trailers and handle freight by lifting, pulling, pushing, or carrying it with loading-related or other equipment.
Remove debris from loaded trailers.
Inventory and inspect goods to determine quantities and condition.
Complete required paperwork and maintain records under state and federal laws and regulations; check load documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Ensure operations comply with state and federal laws and regulations.
Follow appropriate safety procedures and represent the Company and trucking industry professionally.
Perform other related duties as assigned or required.