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ABOUT THE ROLE

The Switch Truck Operator is responsible for safely moving, positioning, and staging trailers throughout the yard to support shipping and production operations. This role ensures trailers are placed accurately for loading and pickup while maintaining constant awareness of surrounding equipment, including Mi-Jacks, vehicles, and pedestrian traffic. The operator plays a key role in keeping material flow efficient, organized, and safe within a fast-paced production environment.

SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY. Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Wells, youre part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether youre in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

WHAT WE OFFER
Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.

• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

WHAT YOULL DO

• Operate yard truck safely to move trailers throughout the shipping yard
• Position trailers accurately for loading and staging operations
• Transport loaded and empty trailers to designated pickup and staging areas
• Maintain constant awareness of Mi-Jacks, other equipment, and pedestrian traffic to ensure safe operations
• Follow all safety procedures and yard protocols to support efficient and incident-free movement of materials

WHO WERE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is a safety-focused, dependable operator with strong time management skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced yard environment. They communicate well, follow procedures consistently, and work effectively as part of a team while maintaining awareness of their surroundings at all times.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• Valid Driver's license
• Clean MVR
• Safely operate switch trucks to move trailers and support yard operations
• Maintain a clean work area and consistently follow all safety policies and procedures
• Demonstrate strong time management skills and ability to meet operational deadlines
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment while supporting team goals
• Assist with additional duties as assigned, with construction or precast experience preferred (CDL and tractor-trailer experience a plus)

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently
• Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors (Depending on location)
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.

This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.

Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.