CDL Yard Driver

About the role

The Home Depot is hiring a Yard Driver in Joliet, Illinois. You will maintain yard organization and safely spot trailers at dock doors and throughout the yard. CDL-licensed drivers may also move trailers to offsite locations and neighboring distribution centers, updating trailer moves and yard activity on a handheld device. The position reports to the Operations Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Perform general warehouse tasks about 10% of the time
• Conduct daily inspections of yard equipment and drive yard trucks and spot trailers at designated locations (about 80% of the time)
• Ensure yard accuracy using the Yard Management System (about 10% of the time)
• Update trailer moves and yard activity on a handheld device

Required profile

• Legally permitted to work in the United States
• At least 21 years old
• Valid, active Class A CDL
• Able to load and unload heavy items
• High school diploma or GED
• Willingness to travel between locations

Required skills

• Class A CDL driving
• Spotting trailers at docks
• Use of the Yard Management System

Physical demands include intermittent periods of continuous exertion such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing and lifting material or equipment, sometimes heavy or awkward. Working conditions usually involve moderate discomfort from dust, fumes or odors. No travel is required within the job site, but travel between locations is required.

Pay range: $30.00 - $30.00 for residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Nevada, New York City, Ithaca (NY), Westchester County (NY) and Washington.