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Weekend Container Yard Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Saia

FT Dockworker - Baltimore, MD

Laurel, MD · On-site

$26.55 - $30.30/hr

Position Summary Sorts and handles freight in and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city ... dock and yard exposure. * Ability to work varying schedules, including nights, weekends, and ...

Michaels Stores

store environment Team member

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$14.75 - $19.25/hr

Store - DC-ALEXANDRIA/POTOMAC YARD, VA Maintain a high standard of overall look and feel of the ... May require mixing water and detergents in containers to prepare cleaning solutions according to ...

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What is the difference between Weekend Container Yard vs Container Terminal Worker?

AspectWeekend Container YardContainer Terminal Worker
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, OSHA safety trainingHigh school diploma, OSHA safety training
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, yard-based, physical laborOutdoor, terminal-based, physical labor
Employer & Industry UsageShipping companies, logistics firmsPort authorities, shipping lines
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Weekend Container Yard and Container Terminal Worker roles both involve outdoor, physical work in logistics and shipping environments, often requiring similar certifications. The main difference is that Weekend Container Yard workers typically operate in yard-based settings during weekends, while Container Terminal Workers operate within port terminals during regular hours. Both roles are essential for efficient cargo handling and are frequently compared by job seekers in the shipping industry.

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CDL A REGIONAL/ SEMI LOCAL Driver WALMART ACCOUNT! GOOD MONEY! STEADY FREIGHT !

Annapolis, MD • On-site

Salt City Trucking
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$1.5K - $2.1K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Semi Local CDL-A GROCERY ACCOUNT REGIONAL LANE THAT GETS YOU HOME SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE WEEK!  NIGHTS! WEEKENDS WORK! 100% No-Touch Freight  Can work a 6th day for more money ! GOOD PAY! 

We have immediate openings on our dedicated Meijers ACCOUNT!   DRY VAN AND REFERS!

APPLY NOW ! 

Pay & Financial Package
  • Weekly Average: $1,550 to $2100 gross per week 
  • cpm pay plus stop
The Work & Operational Expectations
  • Freight Handling: 100% No-Touch Freight (Mix of live loads/unloads, preloads, and drop-and-hook)
  • Running Radius: Operating within a 600 mile radius of yard
  • Common Loops: Regional hub drops including runs into other yards
  • Equipment & Gear: Slip-seat operation driving clean daycabs. Containers are mounted directly onto bare chassis at the ramp
  • Ramp Operations: Occasional 30 to 60-minute wait times for "flips" at the ramp when mounting containers onto DOT-legal chassis
Shift, Schedule & Home Time
  • Home Time: 100% Home Daily, reset at home after every single shift
  • Weekly Hours: Solid 50 to 60 hours per week (averaging 1012 hours per shift)
  • Available Shifts:  Night Shifts available
  • Schedule Options:
    • Sunday through Thursday
    • Tuesday through Saturday (Weekend work is standard on this fleet)
  • Holidays: Holiday dispatch is completely optional on this account
Qualifications & Hiring Requirements
  • Valid Class A CDL and current DOT Medical Card
  • Hiring Boundary: Must reside within 25 miles of the dispatch yard 
  • Experience Requirement: Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience (Trainees, team operations, and owner-operators are closed on this run)
  • Hazmat Endorsement: Preferred, but not strictly required
  • Background & Safety: Solid driving record, clean work history, and mandatory drug screening
Full Corporate Benefits
  • Full corporate health coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision options)
  • Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan (active after 60 days)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Local 100% no-touch intermodal runs with big hourly volume

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