Des Moines, IA · On-site
$25 - $32/hr
Seneca Tank is seeking a reliable and motivated Yard Driver to become an essential part of our Des Moines operations. This hands-on role keeps our shop running at full speed-from managing truck and ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$25 - $32/hr
Seneca Tank is seeking a reliable and motivated Yard Driver to become an essential part of our Des Moines operations. This hands-on role keeps our shop running at full speed-from managing truck and ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$25 - $32/hr
Seneca Tank is seeking a reliable and motivated Yard Driver to become an essential part of our Des Moines operations. This hands-on role keeps our shop running at full speed-from managing truck and ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$25 - $32/hr
Seneca Tank is seeking a reliable and motivated Yard Driver to become an essential part of our Des Moines operations. This hands-on role keeps our shop running at full speed-from managing truck and ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$17.50 - $22.75/hr
Seneca Tank is seeking a reliable and motivated Yard Driver to become an essential part of our Des Moines operations. This hands-on role keeps our shop running at full speed-from managing truck and ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$17.50 - $22.75/hr
Seneca Tank is seeking a reliable and motivated Yard Driver to become an essential part of our Des Moines operations. This hands-on role keeps our shop running at full speed-from managing truck and ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$17.50 - $22.75/hr
Seneca Tank is seeking a reliable and motivated Yard Driver to become an essential part of our Des Moines operations. This hands-on role keeps our shop running at full speed-from managing truck and ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$17.50 - $22.75/hr
Seneca Tank is seeking a reliable and motivated Yard Driver to become an essential part of our Des Moines operations. This hands-on role keeps our shop running at full speed-from managing truck and ...
Maquoketa, IA · On-site
$15.75 - $20.25/hr
A "yard goat" at Family Dollar refers to a yard driver or yard jockey, who is responsible for moving trailers and equipment within the distribution center's yard. They operate yard equipment to load ...
Maquoketa, IA · On-site
$15.75 - $20.25/hr
A "yard goat" at Family Dollar refers to a yard driver or yard jockey, who is responsible for moving trailers and equipment within the distribution center's yard. They operate yard equipment to load ...
Cedar Falls, IA · On-site
$21/hr
Yard Driver - Non CDL A About Us RSS Mobile Trailer Repair is a growing powerhouse in the Trucking Industry. RSS has been in business for over 32 years, and has nearly 400 team members located in 17 ...
Cedar Falls, IA · On-site
$21/hr
Yard Driver - Non CDL A About Us RSS Mobile Trailer Repair is a growing powerhouse in the Trucking Industry. RSS has been in business for over 32 years, and has nearly 400 team members located in 17 ...
Maquoketa, IA · On-site
$15.75 - $20.25/hr
A "yard goat" atFamilyDollar refers to ayard driveroryard jockey,who isresponsible for moving trailers and equipment within the distribution center's yard.They operate yard equipment to load and ...
Maquoketa, IA · On-site
$15.75 - $20.25/hr
A "yard goat" atFamilyDollar refers to ayard driveroryard jockey,who isresponsible for moving trailers and equipment within the distribution center's yard.They operate yard equipment to load and ...
George, IA · On-site
$16.25 - $21/hr
Requirements Yard Laborer/Delivery Driver * Assist in lumber yard stocking, loading, unloading, and organizing of products and materials * Assist customers with product and material questions
George, IA · On-site
$16.25 - $21/hr
Requirements Yard Laborer/Delivery Driver * Assist in lumber yard stocking, loading, unloading, and organizing of products and materials * Assist customers with product and material questions
George, IA · On-site
$16.25 - $21/hr
Requirements Yard Laborer/Delivery Driver * Assist in lumber yard stocking, loading, unloading, and organizing of products and materials * Assist customers with product and material questions
George, IA · On-site
$16.25 - $21/hr
Requirements Yard Laborer/Delivery Driver * Assist in lumber yard stocking, loading, unloading, and organizing of products and materials * Assist customers with product and material questions
Ankeny, IA · On-site
$16.75 - $21.75/hr
Class A CDL REQUIRED - must be able to pass MVR, background and Clearinghouse * 2 Years Experience PRIMARY FUNCTION: The primary function of a Yard Instructor is to instruct, evaluate, and prepare ...
Ankeny, IA · On-site
$16.75 - $21.75/hr
Class A CDL REQUIRED - must be able to pass MVR, background and Clearinghouse * 2 Years Experience PRIMARY FUNCTION: The primary function of a Yard Instructor is to instruct, evaluate, and prepare ...
West Branch, IA · On-site
$26/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics in West Branch, IA, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving ...
West Branch, IA · On-site
$26/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics in West Branch, IA, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving ...
Waterloo, IA · On-site
$26/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics in Waterloo, IA, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving ...
Waterloo, IA · On-site
$26/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics in Waterloo, IA, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving ...
Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site
$23/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving ...
Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site
$23/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving ...
Iowa City, IA · On-site
$22 - $23/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving ...
Iowa City, IA · On-site
$22 - $23/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving ...
West Branch, IA · On-site
$22 - $23/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving ...
West Branch, IA · On-site
$22 - $23/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving ...
Riverside, IA · On-site
$22 - $23/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving ...
Riverside, IA · On-site
$22 - $23/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving ...
Coggon, IA · On-site
$22 - $23/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving ...
Coggon, IA · On-site
$22 - $23/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving ...
Toddville, IA · On-site
$22 - $23/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving ...
Toddville, IA · On-site
$22 - $23/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving ...
Vinton, IA · On-site
$22 - $23/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving ...
Vinton, IA · On-site
$22 - $23/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving ...
Clutier, IA · On-site
$22 - $23/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving ...
Clutier, IA · On-site
$22 - $23/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving ...
$10.84 - $12.29
2% of jobs
$12.29 - $13.75
4% of jobs
$13.75 - $15.21
8% of jobs
$16.57 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.21 - $16.67
12% of jobs
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22% of jobs
The median wage is $18.40 / hr.
$18.12 - $19.58
14% of jobs
$20.74 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$19.58 - $21.04
17% of jobs
$21.04 - $22.50
9% of jobs
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A yard driver works in a truck yard to organize tractor trailers within the space and to ensure trucks and trailers are ready for unloading, loading, and transport. A yard driver operates equipment such as semi-trucks and yard tractors—also called yard mules—to move trailers around the truck yard, in and out of loading docks. Other typical job duties for a yard driver include cleaning and basic maintenance of trailers and refrigerated trailers, conducting pre and post-trip inspections, loading, and unloading cargo.
| Aspect | Yard Driver | Forklift Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Driver's license, CDL often preferred | Forklift certification required |
| Work Environment | Outdoor yards, warehouses, shipping docks | Indoor warehouses, loading docks |
| Primary Duties | Transporting goods within yard, moving containers | Operating forklifts to load/unload and stack goods |
| Industry Usage | Logistics, shipping, manufacturing | Warehousing, distribution centers |
Yard Drivers and Forklift Operators both work in logistics and warehousing environments, but Yard Drivers focus on transporting goods across yards and shipping areas, often outdoors, while Forklift Operators handle lifting and stacking goods indoors using forklifts. Credentials differ, with Yard Drivers typically needing a driver's license and Forklift Operators requiring certification. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right role for your skills and career goals.
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Des Moines, IA • On-site
$25 - $32/hr
Full-time
Posted 13 days ago
Seneca Tank is seeking a reliable and motivated Yard Driver to become an essential part of our Des Moines operations. This hands-on role keeps our shop running at full speed-from managing truck and trailer movement across the yard to supporting our service team with parts receiving and local vendor runs. You'll take ownership of lot organization, facility upkeep, and routine transport between facilities, making a visible impact every day. If you hold a Class A CDL and take pride in doing things right, this is a role where your work truly matters.Essential Job Functions:Pick up and Delivery of Trucks/TrailersLot ManagementShop, Grounds and Vehicle MaintenancePick Up and Delivery of PartsAll Other Duties as Assigned Required Competencies:Champion Seneca Tank Core ValuesThe Needs of the Customer Come FirstDo What you Say You Will DoUnderstand the Value of ReputationWhatever You Do, Do It WellPut in More Than You Take OutExceptional organizational skills with ability to balance competing priorities to meet deadlinesWillingness to admit and embrace areas of weaknessHigh level of attention to detail with discipline to follow core processesAbility to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the Leading Customer ExperienceAbility to communicate effectively orally and in writingQualifications:Class A CDL with air brakes, hazmat and tank endorsementsHigh school diploma or equivalent5 years of experience driving a straight truck or semi tractorMust meet and maintain Company insurability standardsMust possess and maintain current D.O.T. Medical Examiner's CertificatePhysical Demands:Must be able to physically perform medium work: exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, 20 lbs. of force frequently, and 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objectsVisual requirements include clarity of vision at a distance of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet without correction, color vision, depth perception and field of visionMust be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motionsSafetyFollow U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T) regulations regarding petroleum tanks, as well as the policies found in Seneca Tank's Safety Manual.Special Conditions of EmploymentUpon receiving a conditional offer of employment, job candidates are required to pass a pre-employment physical and drug-screen.Willingness and ability to travel for occasional overnight stays.
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Trucking
51 - 200 Employees
Des Moines, IA, US
1973
