Yard Driver

National DCP • Twinsburg, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

National DCP is hiring a full-time Yard Driver in Twinsburg, Ohio. The role moves tractors and trailers around the distribution center, supports shuttle and route services as needed, and performs related yard tasks. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, with listed hours of 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; work is 4–5 days per week depending on business need. The position may provide coverage for shuttle drivers and involves yard, dock, and maintenance moves. Compensation is $29.06 per hour, with top earners making more than $90,000 per year. A current medical card is required, and applicants must meet applicable FMCSA driver qualification requirements.

Requirements

• Current medical card.
• Clean motor vehicle record in accordance with DCP hiring guidelines.
• Ability to operate a tractor with manual and automatic transmissions.
• Ability to work well with little supervision and interact well with all employees.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work a varying schedule.
• Meet applicable FMCSA driver qualification requirements, including sufficient ability to read and speak English to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete required reports and records.

Nice To Haves

• CDL Class A license; the posting states it is preferred, with a minimum of six months of driving experience.
• Experience with an onboard computer or electronic logging system.

Responsibilities

• Move tractors and trailers to and from loading and receiving doors at the distribution center.
• Visually inspect shuttle trailers for road readiness.
• Direct drivers to their correct or assigned doors.
• Park trucks and trailers.
• Check fuel levels, notify a supervisor if fuel is low, and enter fuel amounts into the tractor computer.
• Inform the supervisor about backhauls and refer to the backhaul list.
• Set up shuttles.
• Report equipment breakdowns and defects to the supervisor, contain spills, and ensure wheel chocks are used.
• Check freezer and cooler trailer temperatures and ensure temperatures are correctly set and maintained.
• Ensure pallet trailers are in good condition and safe to move; tag out-of-service trailers and move them to the appropriate storage location.
• Respond promptly to requests to move trailers in and out of doors.
• Maintain an accurate route sheet identifying new trailers, out-of-service trailers, and trailers returning to service.
• Provide shuttle and route-service coverage as needed; Class A is required for this coverage.
• Perform other related yard tasks, including cranking landing gear.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and discretionary time, and paid holidays.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Discount programs.
• Tuition discount program.

What This Job Offers

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