YARD DRIVER

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle • Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs. • Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs. • Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer • Clean driving record with no moving violations • Make safety a priority at all times • Be alert, focused, and detail-oriented • Physically and mentally fit and able to drive long hours and travel regularly • Ensure contents are properly secured inside of truck to prevent breakage or damage • Transport goods and commodities from place of origin to assigned destination safely, efficiently, and timely • Plan delivery routes and verify delivery instructions • Communicate with dispatch as needed • Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries with customers • Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document • Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip • Check weather conditions and road reports before departure • Maintain a clean vehicle • Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.) • Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered • Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times • Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs • Track and report working hours • Adhere to company rules and regulations • Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions • Extensive knowledge of, and compliance with, rules and regulations set forth by the FMCSA, FMSA, DOT, all federal, state, local governments, and any and all other regulatory agencies • Be disciplined, dependable, resourceful, composed, and have good stress management skills • Maintain fuel/toll receipts and other paperwork • Proficient using electronic equipment and software (GPS, E-logs, etc.) • Submit to background checks, drug testing, and provide employment references • Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

- Ability to read and write.

- Ability to communicate in English, pursuant to the FMCSA.

- Twelve (12) months commercial driving experience within the last ten (10) years.

- Valid Class A driver's license required.

PREFERRED SKILLS

- Clean driving record with no moving violations

- Must pass background check and drug test.

- Technical capacity; Customer/Client focus; Ethical Conduct; Time Management.