Yard Driver

Clean Harbors•Baltimore, MD

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Driver at Clean Harbors’ Baltimore, Maryland facility moves trailers and equipment within a warehouse yard, distribution center, or shipping facility. The role uses yard trucks, also known as spotter trucks or terminal tractors, to move loaded and empty trailers, tankers, and roll-off cans between docks, staging areas, and yard parking areas. It also supports dock and operating processor workers by delivering and positioning equipment as needed, keeping the yard organized, and following safety and inspection procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be 18 years or older.
At least 1 year of related experience.
Ability to use a computer.
Ability to lift 50 or more pounds.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

Move loaded and empty trailers, tankers, and roll-off cans between docks, staging areas, and yard parking areas.
Position equipment at warehouse doors, operating pads, and staging areas for loading and unloading.
Shuttle equipment between buildings or staging areas.
Maintain an orderly and efficient yard layout, placing equipment in assigned locations according to schedules or priorities and ensuring access for incoming and outgoing trucks.
Safely operate yard trucks, including spotter trucks and terminal tractors.
Perform basic equipment checks before and after use and immediately report mechanical issues or damage.
Deliver trailers, tankers, and roll-off cans to dock and operating processor workers as needed.
Ensure equipment is properly secured and aligned at docks, operating pads, and staging areas; check brakes, chocks, and locks.
Track equipment locations using yard systems or paperwork, communicate with managers, supervisors, leads, warehouse staff, and drivers, and record movement logs and equipment status.
Follow OSHA and company safety rules, drive safely in the yard, watch for pedestrians, forklifts, and other hazards, and secure loads and verify trailer condition before moving.
Inspect trailers, tankers, and roll-off cans for damage, leaks, or safety concerns; check lights, tires, doors, and seals; and report issues before equipment is loaded or shipped.