Yard Driver

CHEP • Temple, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

CHEP is seeking a motivated Yard Driver to support our operations in Temple, TX. In this role, you’ll play a key part in keeping our logistics moving smoothly by managing trailer positioning and ensuring compliance with all safety standards. As a Yard Driver you will assist operations in an active trailer yard, performing a variety of duties including operating a spotter truck. Candidates will have at least six months of yard driver experience in a vehicle of similar size and weight. Proficiency in backing trailers into dock doors and parking slips. Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the trailer yard through daily yard audits.

Requirements

• At least six months of yard driver experience in a vehicle of similar size and weight.
• Proficiency in backing trailers into dock doors and parking slips.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver’s
• Climb in and out of the spotter truck numerous times per day, hooking and unhooking trailers

Nice To Haves

• Commercial driving experience

Responsibilities

• Safely operate spotter trucks to move trailers to and from dock doors, loading areas, and storage locations within the yard, hooking and unhooking trailers
• Keep the yard clean and organized, ensuring that trailers are parked in designated areas and that there is a clear path for movement
• Follow all CHEP and regulatory safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to traffic laws within the yard.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of yard trucks and trailers to ensure they are in safe operating condition, reporting any defects or maintenance needs.
• Maintain accurate records of trailer movements, including the location, time, and any issues encountered.
• Communicate effectively with warehouse staff, loaders, and Shipping and receiving clerks to ensure trailers are in the correct locations at the right times
• Perform additional tasks as directed by management.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 78lbs
• Push/Pull items with a maximum force of 34 lbs/feet
• Operate a spotter truck.
• Assist operations in an active trailer yard, performing a variety of duties.
• Backing trailers into dock doors and parking slips.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the trailer yard through daily yard audits.

Benefits

• $22/hour, Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit
• 2nd Shift: 4:30pm-1:00am, Monday-Friday
• Full benefits from Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Low-cost benefit plans (Medical under $8/week, Dental under $2/week)
• FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability and life insurance!!
• FREE company-provided PPE and safety equipment
• 401k with company match (up to 4%)
• Accrued Paid Time Off available for use after 90-days of employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• parental leave
• childcare assistance
• profit sharing

What This Job Offers

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