Yard Driver non-DOT | Thursday to Saturday e/o Sunday 6am to 6pm

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you're looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement
• Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts
• HSA with annual employer contribution
• Weekly 401(k) match
• Vacation immediately upon hire
• 8 holidays per calendar year
• Personal time after 90 days
• EAP and identity theft protection
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

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Summary

A Yard Driver assists in the movement of trailers in and out of the docks and around the yards as necessary. Yard Drivers are occasionally required to go over public roads for movement of trailers, fueling purposes, or to take a delivery run. A Yard Driver assists in the organization and maintenance of trailers in our yard. This position contributes to the goal of exceptional service in meeting the delivery schedule, and takes action when needed to communicate and resolve problems. Must be able to work independently and should demonstrate good customer service skills.

What You'll Do

• Safely drive a commercial motor vehicle (tractor-trailer).
• Perform and document pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain all DOT required licenses and documentation, as well as any other necessary paperwork.
• Meet all company standards and DOT requirements for vehicles and Drivers.
• Follow company safety policies/procedures and encourages other Associates to do the same
• Provide outstanding service to customers by maintaining attention to detail and completing assigned work in a timely manner.
• Must have working knowledge of DOT rules and regulations, and can adhere to these rules.
• Work cooperatively and productively with other associates.
• Operate in a constant state of alertness, get in and out of the cab on your own, and safely drive both automatic and manual transmissions.
• Additional duties may be assigned by supervisor or management.

What We Need from You

• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a current Class A CDL and have a current DOT medical card.
• Must be approved by the compliance department on all DOT and Saddle Creek Transportation requirements prior to driving for Saddle Creek Transportation.
• Must pass a road test.
• Must have an acceptable driving record per policy.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screenings, background checks, and achieve acceptable responses in Previous Employment Verifications.
• Must have at least 2 years' experience driving a tractor-trailer in the past 3 years.