CDL Driver (Drayage Driver/Yard Spotter)

  • Full-time

Company Description

Established in 1984 as Midwest Air Technologies, Inc. (MAT Holdings, Inc.) is a $1.2 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers and sourcing offices worldwide.  The company’s core businesses include the production, sales and service of products in the fencing and hardware, automotive and power equipment sectors.  MAT is a family of companies and products offering countless opportunities enabled by our global presence in 12 countries and 14,000 employees.

Job Description

We are looking for a driver with trucking experience as a Yard Spotter- local drayage driver. A commercial driver's license (CDL) is required for this position and TWIC card. You must be comfortable operating or reposition containers or other trailers around the facility. Our ideal candidate follows all safety protocols and can work efficiently with the warehouse schedule to ensure there is no traffic back up in the yard.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maneuver ocean containers within the yard.  
  • P/U and deliver loaded and empty Ocean containers to rail yards.
  • Assist with yard management. 
  • Inspect containers as necessary
  • Perform preventative maintenance on machinery and tools. 

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a clean driving record
  • Yard maintenance or forklift experience

 

 

Qualifications

Competencies

  • Minimum age of 21.
  • Two or fewer chargeable or preventable motor vehicle accidents within the past five years.
  • Two or fewer violations of motor vehicle laws (other than violations involving parking) within the past three years.
  • Flatbed experience preferred.
  • Ability to read and write English.
  • Knowledge of state and federal motor vehicle safety regulations.

 

Education/Experience:

  • Class A CDL License Required
  • TWIC Card required.
  • Preferred but not required to understand how to operate a computer. 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines