Yard Hostler - DGV

Kehe Food Distributors•Douglasville, GA

27d•$13 - $23

About The Position

The Commercial Vehicle Spotter is responsible for the safe operation of commercial vehicles, spotting trailers in the yard, loading and unloading of the trailers, and performing yard checks. This work will primarily be outdoors. In the spotter will be exposed to the elements. The Yard Driver is responsible for the safe operation of commercial vehicles, spotting trailers in the yard, the unloading of trailers, and performing yard checks. This work will be primarily outdoors and will be exposed to the elements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
1 years prior experience of driving experience
Certified Driver's License (CDL) Class A.

Nice To Haves

Must be highly motivated self-starter and be able to work independently.
Must be detail oriented.
Need to be able to adapt to changing conditions.
Have ability to listen to and follow directions.
Must be able to follow established procedures.
Must have a good attendance and tardy record.
Must be able to communicate in English both written and orally.
Must have a valid CDL license and good driving record.
Must have the ability to work in all types of outside weather conditions

Responsibilities

Operate Tractor-Trailer and/or straight truck in a safe and efficient manner.
Perform preventative maintenance when hooking up to trailers
Call in tire repairs prior to drivers arriving for their assigned routes
Contact local LPM trailer refer vendor when an alarm code or refer failures arise
Make local deliveries as a Driver when the need arises
Operate a Yard Truck in a safe and efficient manner.
Other duties and special projects as requested.
Maintain safe work practices.
Maintain safeguards of confidential company information.
May need to rescue driver on the road that run out of hours
Off-site shuttling
Other duties as assigned by Transportation Team