Yard Driver - Class A

Domino's•Brookshire, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Driver repositions company commercial tractors and trailers on designated non-highway areas, including backing trailers to dock doors. The role may also involve shuttling tractor-trailers to and from logistics or lease companies. The schedule is five days per week with two days off, and compensation is $23 per hour. The position supports yard and warehouse operations by checking equipment for defects, communicating maintenance needs, monitoring refrigerated trailer temperatures, ensuring trailers are available for loading and unloading, and assisting with unloading when needed. Additional duties may include taking trailers for washing, assisting with backhauls, or helping Drivers unload products at Domino’s stores on designated routes. The Yard Driver follows company and government safety, vehicle, uniform, and recordkeeping requirements. The role includes attending safety meetings and training, maintaining vehicle inspection records, complying with DOT log regulations, and using timekeeping and People Net systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Six months of verifiable CMV driving experience.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes.
Must maintain a DOT medical certificate.
Must consistently meet defined MVR standards to remain qualified to drive a company commercial motor vehicle.
Must successfully pass a background check every third year on the anniversary date.
Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and occasionally on short notice.
Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods, climb stairs, lift up to 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally, and perform heavy pushing and pulling of product.
Ability to work in refrigerated conditions of 33–38 degrees and outdoors in varied weather, including rain, sleet, heat, and snow.
Ability to work in an environment with exposure to loud machinery when necessary.

Nice To Haves

One year of verifiable CMV driving experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Reposition tractors and trailers around the yard and to and from dock doors.
Walk the yard to identify and document vehicle defects in the DVCR booklet.
Communicate maintenance needs to the Transportation Manager daily.
Obtain the tractor/trailer list from Transportation, record odometer, hub readings, and engine hours, and send the information to the lease company weekly.
Ensure trailers carrying refrigerated products are at an adequate temperature.
Ensure Warehouse Team Members have trailers available to unload and/or load.
Assist with unloading trailers when necessary.
Comply with Domino’s Chock, Safety Cone, and Dock Signal Light policy.
Shuttle tractor-trailers to and from the logistics supplier.
Take trailers to be washed and cleaned.
Assist with backhauls.
When assigned, assist Drivers on designated routes unloading products to Domino’s stores.
Listen to and timely assist management and Drivers.
Wear and follow Domino’s uniform standards.
Attend scheduled safety and team meetings and training sessions.
Follow local, state, federal, and Domino’s safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Attend classroom instruction covering company safety policies and other pertinent information.
Complete necessary paperwork and maintain DVIR booklets.
Comply with DOT log regulations.
Remain accountable for the vehicle and product.
Clock in and out using the timekeeping and People Net systems.