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Yard Operations Driver (2nd Shift)

Staff Perm


Job Location:

Northlake, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 23 September 2026 (6 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Become a vital part of our yard operations team as a Yard Operations Driver on the 2nd shift ensuring smooth and safe trailer movements that keep our warehouse running efficiently.

The Yard Operations Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of trailers containers and equipment within the facility yard. This role supports seamless warehouse operations by precisely maneuvering trailers onto or off loading docks performing yard audits and maintaining communication with dispatch. You will also handle tasks such as opening and closing trailers cutting seals adjusting landing gear and chalking wheels.


Job Details

  • PAY RATE: 25.00hr
  • POSITION: Seasonal
  • SHIFT: 2nd shift 1:00pm - 10:00pm
  • LOCATION: Fort Worth TX 76052


Responsibilities

  • Precisely maneuver trailers within the facility yard and onto or off loading docks.
  • Perform frequent trailer movements and conduct regular yard and seal audits.
  • Maintain clear communication with dispatch via radio or yard management software.
  • Operate yard trucks (spotter trucks) to move trailers to and from dock doors and designated yard locations.
  • Perform daily inspections of yard equipment and report maintenance or safety issues.
  • Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to prioritize trailer movements and maintain workflow efficiency.
  • Ensure proper trailer placement for loading and unloading activities.
  • Maintain accurate records of trailer locations movements and status.
  • Follow all DOT OSHA and company safety policies and procedures.
  • Secure trailers including wheel chocking and verifying dock locks as required.
  • Assist with basic yard organization including staging and inventory tracking.
  • Respond promptly to radio or system dispatch instructions.


Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Valid Drivers License Class C.
  • Extensive experience driving commercial tractors or yard trucks.
  • Previous experience operating yard trucks hostlers or similar equipment.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is a plus but not required.


Staff Perm is an Award Winning and Certified Small Business Enterprise utilizing a staff with over 20 years of staffing and placement experience to simplify the employee recruitment process. 7214 S State Hwy 78 Suite #1 Sachse TX 75048


All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening based on local state and federal laws in your region.

Minor offenses will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration and all situations are reviewed by HR for compliance with local laws and hiring requirements for the role.


If you are experienced in yard operations and trailer movements and want to contribute to efficient warehouse logistics apply now for this seasonal 2nd shift position in Fort Worth TX.