2nd Shift Yard Truck Driver

Infra-Metals: South Florida

2nd Shift Yard Truck Driver

Tampa, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Free uniforms

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Profit sharing

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    Summary-

    As a Yard Truck Driver, your role is crucial in the smooth operation of our warehouse. You will organize tractor-trailers within the required space, ensuring they are ready for unloading, loading, and transport.

    Duties and Responsibilities-

    As a Yard Truck Driver, you will operate the yard truck in various conditions and spaces, working within precise limits and standards of accuracy. This variety will keep you engaged and challenged in your role.

    Operates a gasoline or diesel-powered yard jockey to bring trailers to the bays to be loaded/unloaded

    Reposition tractor/trailers in the yard to go inside the warehouse

    Responsible for hooking up the brake air line to the trailer

    Move and spot trailers for shipping and constantly receiving throughout assigned shifts.

    Maintaining radio contact with the team to receive delivery or pick-up instructions or to receive notice of changes in scheduled delivery or pick-ups

    Works and coordinates with multiple areas of the warehouse and coworkers to complete tasks.

    Multi-tasking is essential as numerous requests at once

    Maintain compliance with all safety requirements, policies, and procedures.

    Performs safety checks to secure trailer and ensure equipment is maintained and operating properly

    Walk the yard to identify and document vehicle defects.

    Communicate equipment damage immediately.

    Safety sensitive for their owns safety and/or others safety

    Attend scheduled safety, team meetings, and training sessions

    High-level driving skill that requires a high level of concentration

    Enthusiastic team player with a motivating positive attitude- committed to a workplace of culture and respect.

    Dependable and consistent attendance/punctuality

    Clock in and out utilizing a timekeeping system, timeclocks, and/or kiosk

    Special projects as specified by management

    Must be able to stand, sit, and/or walk for long periods, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 100 lbs on occasion

    Perform heavy pushing/pulling and climb up/down to enter/exit the yard truck

    Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including but not limited to nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, as well as short notice (all dependent on business needs)

    Must be able to work in outdoor weather (rain, sleet, heat, snow, etc) and work in an environment with exposure to loud machinery when necessary

    Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Additional Required and Preferred Knowledge and Skills-

    Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to converse, read and write

    Driver License (CDL preferred)

    Operating a truck safely according to MVR standards

    Preferred candidates will have heavy-capacity fork truck experience, material handling experience, and experience working with steel.

    • EEO/Disabled/Veterans • Infra-Metals Co. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.