CDL Yard Driver- B-shift

While this does start at $21.00, you will be making a $5.00 shift differential for working B-shift (Friday- Sunday 6:00a-4:30p)

The CDL Yard Driver operates a tractor-trailer primarily within the SteelCell Baldwin campus, moving finished steel jail cells, trailers, and containers between production, finishing, and staging/storage buildings. The role coordinates with production, shipping, and scheduling to sequence moves; verifies securement of large, heavy loads before every move; and maintains equipment and inspection records in compliance with company safety policy and applicable DOT/FMCSA regulations. Occasional short trips on public roads are required.

Essential Functions

• Operate a tractor-trailer on campus to transport finished steel jail cells between production, finishing, and staging/storage buildings.

• Hook, unhook, move, and spot trailers and containers in the yard and at docks as directed.

• Make occasional short over-the-road trips on public roads frequently, in compliance with applicable DOT requirements.

• Coordinate with production, shipping, and scheduling to sequence moves and meet production and shipping deadlines.

• Work with forklift and crane operators during loading and unloading, and inspect and verify that loads are properly secured with chains, straps, and binders before moving.

• Perform and document daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections; promptly report defects and do not operate equipment with out-of-service defects.

• Maneuver oversized, heavy loads safely in tight spaces and around plant traffic and pedestrians, using a spotter where required.

• Maintain accurate records of moves and inspections.

• Comply with all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and DOT/FMCSA regulations, including drug and alcohol testing requirements.

• Keep the truck, trailers, and yard area clean and organized.

Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Required

• Current, valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

• Current DOT medical examiner’s certificate.

• Motor vehicle record (MVR) that meets company and insurance standards.

• Successful completion of a DOT pre-employment drug test and FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse query, and ongoing participation in the DOT drug and alcohol testing program.

• Ability to perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections and basic load securement.

• Ability to communicate effectively with production, shipping, and scheduling and to keep accurate written or electronic records.

Qualifications – Preferred

• 1+ year of tractor-trailer experience, or an equivalent combination of CDL training and yard/spotter experience.

• Yard or spotter experience.

• Experience hauling oversized or heavy loads, including flatbed load securement.

Physical Demands

The physical demands below are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activity

Frequency

Sitting while operating tractor-trailer

Frequently

Climbing in/out of cab and onto trailer deck (three points of contact)

Frequently

Standing and walking on uneven yard surfaces

Frequently

Pushing/pulling (landing gear, fifth-wheel release, air lines, binders)

Frequently

Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching (inspections, load securement)

Frequently

Twisting neck and torso to check mirrors and blind spots while backing

Frequently

Grasping and handling chains, straps, binders, and controls

Frequently

Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs. (chains, binders, straps)

Occasionally

Reaching at or above shoulder height

Occasionally

Vision and hearing sufficient to meet DOT physical qualification standards

Constantly

Occasionally = up to 1/3 of the shift; Frequently = 1/3 to 2/3 of the shift; Constantly = more than 2/3 of the shift.

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain.

• Exposure to plant noise, moving vehicles and equipment, overhead crane lifts, and pedestrian traffic.

• Required PPE: steel-toe boots, high-visibility vest, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, or any additional as required.

VitalSpace and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers.