Yard Driver

National DCP•Twinsburg, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

National DCP is hiring a full-time Yard Driver in Twinsburg, Ohio. The role moves tractor-trailers around the distribution center, supports loading and receiving operations, and provides shuttle and route-service coverage as needed. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., for 4–5 days per week depending on business needs; the posting describes the hours as night/day. Pay is $29.06 per hour, with top earners making more than $90,000 per year. The Yard Driver checks trailers and equipment for safe operation, monitors trailer temperatures, fuel, and equipment condition, and communicates issues to a supervisor. The role also involves keeping route and trailer records accurate, directing drivers to assigned doors, and performing other yard tasks such as cranking landing gear. Class A driving is required for shuttle and route coverage. Walk-in interviews are offered at NDCP, 8794 Independence Parkway, Twinsburg, Ohio, on Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Applicants are asked to complete the driver application and bring a valid, unexpired CDL and DOT medical card.

Requirements

Valid, unexpired CDL and DOT medical card; current medical card required.
CDL Class A license preferred; Class A required for shuttle and route-service coverage.
At least six months of driving experience.
Clean motor vehicle record in accordance with DCP hiring guidelines.
Ability to operate a tractor with both manual and automatic transmissions.
Ability to work with little supervision.
Ability to interact well with all employees.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Flexibility to work a varying schedule.
Must satisfy applicable FMCSA driver qualification requirements, including being able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete required reports and records.

Nice To Haves

Experience with an onboard computer/electronic log system.

Responsibilities

Move tractor-trailers to and from loading and receiving doors at the distribution center.
Visually inspect shuttle trailers for road readiness.
Direct drivers to the correct assigned door.
Park trucks and trailers.
Check fuel levels and notify a supervisor when levels are low.
Enter fuel amounts into the tractor’s computer.
Inform the supervisor about backhauls, referring to the backhaul list.
Set up shuttles.
Inform the supervisor of equipment breakdowns.
Contain spills and inform the supervisor.
Report equipment defects.
Check that wheel chock blocks are being used.
Check freezer and cooler trailer temperatures and ensure temperatures are set correctly and maintained.
Ensure pallet trailers are in good condition and safe to move.
Tag out-of-service trailers and/or move them to the appropriate storage location.
Respond in a timely manner to requests for trailer moves 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 required).
Perform other related yard tasks, including cranking landing gear.