Spotting & Shuttling Driver
Location: Hutchinson, KS
Schedule: Full-Time | Hourly | Front Half 5am-5pm or Back Half 5pm-5am
Department: Operations

The Opportunity

YMX Logistics is growing—and we’re looking for a dependable, safety-minded Spotting & Shuttling Driver to help keep our freight moving efficiently and on time. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring trailers are safely moved between loading areas, staging lots, and customer locations—all while being a reliable part of a well-supported team.

Why Join YMX?

• Stability & Growth: Become part of a team with strong infrastructure and operational support.

• Local Impact: Stay close to home while playing a vital role in a high-performing logistics operation.

• Team Environment: Work alongside dispatchers, warehouse staff, and operations leaders who value your input and work ethic.

• Flexibility & Autonomy: Enjoy a predictable schedule, autonomy behind the wheel, and daily opportunities to make an impact.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Safe & Efficient Transport: Move trailers between yards, docks, and sites using spotting trucks and shuttle vehicles.

• Yard & Load Coordination: Help manage trailer inventory and drop pools, track red tags, and coordinate repairs.

• Driver & Dispatch Support: Assist with route planning, scheduling, appointment setting, and communication with vendors.

• Documentation Excellence: Ensure all driver paperwork, load details, and system updates are processed accurately.

• Regulatory Compliance: Operate in full compliance with DOT regulations, company safety standards, and hours-of-service rules.

• Collaborative Communication: Coordinate effectively with dispatch, drivers, and customer teams to keep freight flowing.

• Problem Solving in Real Time: Address delays, equipment issues, or route changes with minimal disruption to operations.

Performance Metrics

• Effective daily shuttle/spotting operations with no safety violations

• 100% compliance with inspection and documentation requirements

• Timely communication and issue resolution with internal and external stakeholders

• Contribute to load planning and seasonal volume management as needed

• Strong attendance and reliability

What You Bring

Required:

• Valid CDL

• 2+ years’ experience operating spotting trucks, shuttle vehicles, or day cabs with hydraulic 5th wheels

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Strong communication and multitasking skills

• Attention to detail and a focus on safety

Preferred:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in logistics, business, or supply chain

• Experience coordinating logistics, managing driver paperwork, and communicating with vendors

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Indoor/outdoor work (occasional exposure to yard/weather conditions)

• Periodic sitting, walking, lifting (5–20 lbs.), and operating heavy equipment

• Frequent use of radios, phone systems, and dispatch tools

• Standard hours with occasional overtime or travel as needed

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend team meetings (in-person or virtual)

• Communicate clearly and respectfully across departments

• Participate in special projects or cross-functional logistics support as assigned

YMX Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. We value integrity, reliability, and team members who take ownership of their work.