Yard Driver- Sacramento (Non CDL) (Finance)

Purpose

Responsible for moving tractors and trailers on the premises, starting refrigeration units, preparing trucks for deliveries.

Essential functions and basic duties:

• Sets tractor trailer combinations for loading product scheduled for delivery.

• Starts refrigeration units; checks units periodically.

• Pulls loaded trailers away from dock and secures trailer doors.

• Coordinates loading schedules with warehouse supervisors.

• Ensures trucks have received pre-trip inspection prior to driver departure.

• Notifies drivers of potential late load situations.

• Ensures returning trucks are refueled, if necessary.

• Assists warehouse personnel with unloading/cleaning trailers.

• Operates powered industrial equipment such as electric pallet jacks and forklifts, as necessary.

• Performs other duties as necessary and required.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Must be able to pass a written exam and road test.

Required Knowledge:

Must have an understanding of related computer applications.

Good judgement is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Experience Required:

Preferably a minimum of one year verified experience operating a tractor trailer. Must be 21 years of age.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to speak, read and write English well.

• Safe driving skills, ability to drive large tractor trailers and ability to use forklifts and related delivery equipment.

• Ability to read maps and written directions.

• Ability to pass a post-offer employment physical and drug test and subsequent enrollment in a random pool of drivers for drug and alcohol testing as required by law.

• Strong Interpersonal, communication, organizational and customer service skills.

• Ability to communicate with co-workers and supervisors.