Yard Dog Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Yard Dog Driver

Position Overview: The Yard Dog Driver will be responsible for safely operating and maneuvering yard trucks to transport trailers within our facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent driving skills, and a commitment to safety.

Responsibilities:

• Operate yard trucks to move trailers within the yard and dock areas.
• Safely attach and detach trailers from yard trucks using a fifth-wheel coupling mechanism.
• Maneuver trailers into tight spaces, including loading docks and designated parking spots.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of yard trucks to ensure proper functioning and safety compliance.
• Communicate effectively with warehouse personnel, truck drivers, and yard supervisors to coordinate trailer movements.
• Adhere to all traffic laws, company policies, and safety regulations while operating yard trucks.
• Maintain accurate records of trailer movements and yard inventory.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks on yard trucks, such as refueling and checking fluid levels.
• Report any mechanical issues or safety hazards to maintenance staff or supervisors.
• Assist with other duties as needed, such as general warehouse tasks or equipment operation.

Qualifications:

• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with a clean driving record.
• Proven experience operating yard trucks or similar heavy equipment in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Strong understanding of safe driving practices and backing maneuvers.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.
• Physical fitness to climb in and out of yard trucks multiple times per shift and perform manual tasks as needed.

Harbor provides transportation, truck/rail transload, and warehousing services in Charleston to diverse industrial and commercial counterparties. As the largest drayage provider and one of the largest warehouse providers in Charleston, Harbor offers supply chain capacity via an asset-based model that provides a tailored customer experience. Growth-focused, the Harbor Team is dedicated to exceeding expectations, working with like-minded partners, and ethical decision making.

Company Description

Harbor provides transportation, truck/rail transload, and warehousing services in Charleston to diverse industrial and commercial counterparties. As the largest drayage provider and one of the largest warehouse providers in Charleston, Harbor offers supply chain capacity via an asset-based model that provides a tailored customer experience. Growth-focused, the Harbor Team is dedicated to exceeding expectations, working with like-minded partners, and ethical decision making.