What are the responsibilities and job description for the Night Shift Yard Switcher position at Yates Services, LLC?
Available shift:
NIGHT SHIFT – Sunday-Thursday 8:45 pm – 5:30 am overtime
Essential Responsibilities
Dedicated yard switchers play a critical role in our customer's transportation needs by ensuring the timely movement of trailers in and out of the docks on-site. In this position the driver will transport trailers in and around the Nissan Vehicle Plant dock areas.
Qualifications
- A minimum of one year of yard switching is required.
- A Class A CDL is highly recommended.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- No convictions for reckless driving within the past 5 years
- No convictions for DUI within the past 5 years
- No suspensions or revocations within the past 5 years
- No serious violations within the previous 12 months (15 mph or greater, following too closely, improper passing, etc.)
- No more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years
- Tractor trailer and/or yard switching experience is a plus.
Physical Demands:
- Open/Close trailer door - force requirement: 46 lbs.
- Hook/Unhook trailer - force requirement: 90 lbs.
- Perform pre-trip inspections
- Drive/Walk/Stand
- Frequent bending for placement of wheel chocks
- Safely enter/exit yard tractor multiple times per shift
- Sliding trailer tandems when necessary
- Safely maneuvering equipment with good backing skills
Yate Services Benefits:
- Competitive 401(K) after 1 year of service
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation Hours
- Competitive health insurance including dental, vision, whole and term life insurance plans
- Company paid prescription safety glasses
- Family Day and Movie Night events
- Recreation Center free of charge, includes weights, basketball, softball, and swimming pool
Summary
As a Night Shift Yard Switcher, you will be responsible for efficiently maneuvering tractor-trailers within the yard to ensure timely loading and unloading of freight. Reporting to the Yard Manager, you will utilize your core skills in commercial driving and truck driving to maintain safety and compliance. Your premium skills in operating manual transmissions and handling refrigerated trailers will be essential for this role. With relevant experience in delivery driving and forklift operation, you will play a vital role in supporting our logistics operations during the night shift. Join our team to contribute to a seamless transportation process.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $26.20 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Days:
- Weekdays
Ability to Commute:
- Smyrna, TN 37167 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Smyrna, TN 37167: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26