Aurora, IL · On-site
$1.3K - $1.7K/wk
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving trailers within the ...
Aurora, IL · On-site
$1.3K - $1.7K/wk
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving trailers within the ...
Mccook, IL · On-site
$28.70/hr
The Yard Jockey is responsible for loading straps, racks, and shippers onto truck during the ... Class A CDL Permit to Class A CDL license * Must be able to lift products from 25 pounds to 50 ...
Mccook, IL · On-site
$28.70/hr
The Yard Jockey is responsible for loading straps, racks, and shippers onto truck during the ... Class A CDL Permit to Class A CDL license * Must be able to lift products from 25 pounds to 50 ...
Joliet, IL · On-site
$24/hr
Valid CDL Class A license is preferred but not required * At least 1 year of experience operating a yard tractor or similar equipment * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules ...
Joliet, IL · On-site
$24/hr
Valid CDL Class A license is preferred but not required * At least 1 year of experience operating a yard tractor or similar equipment * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules ...
Joliet, IL · On-site
$24/hr
Valid CDL Class A license is preferred but not required * At least 1 year of experience operating a yard tractor or similar equipment * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules ...
Joliet, IL · On-site
$24/hr
Valid CDL Class A license is preferred but not required * At least 1 year of experience operating a yard tractor or similar equipment * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules ...
$65K - $85K/yr
If you have experience leading a dedicated team of operators, drivers, and laborers, this role might be the perfect fit for you! As our Yard Manager, you'll play a key role in supervising our yard ...
$65K - $85K/yr
If you have experience leading a dedicated team of operators, drivers, and laborers, this role might be the perfect fit for you! As our Yard Manager, you'll play a key role in supervising our yard ...
Riverdale, IL · On-site
$65K - $85K/yr
If you have experience leading a dedicated team of operators, drivers, and laborers, this role might be the perfect fit for you! As our Yard Manager, you'll play a key role in supervising our yard ...
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Riverdale, IL · On-site
$65K - $85K/yr
If you have experience leading a dedicated team of operators, drivers, and laborers, this role might be the perfect fit for you! As our Yard Manager, you'll play a key role in supervising our yard ...
Riverdale, IL · On-site
$65K - $85K/yr
If you have experience leading a dedicated team of operators, drivers, and laborers, this role might be the perfect fit for you! As our Yard Manager, you'll play a key role in supervising our yard ...
Riverdale, IL · On-site
$65K - $85K/yr
If you have experience leading a dedicated team of operators, drivers, and laborers, this role might be the perfect fit for you! As our Yard Manager, you'll play a key role in supervising our yard ...
Broadview, IL · On-site
$23/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving trailers within the ...
Broadview, IL · On-site
$23/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving trailers within the ...
Channahon, IL · On-site
$18/hr
... Yard Driver - Elwood, IL Company: Road & Rail Services Pay: $18.00 per hour Position Type ... This job takes place in an active vehicle yard and requires regular outdoor work. It is not a ...
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Channahon, IL · On-site
$18/hr
... Yard Driver - Elwood, IL Company: Road & Rail Services Pay: $18.00 per hour Position Type ... This job takes place in an active vehicle yard and requires regular outdoor work. It is not a ...
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Channahon, IL · On-site
$18/hr
Vehicle Yard Driver - Elwood, IL Company: Road & Rail Services Pay: $18.00 per hour Position Type: Full-Time Availability: Weekends required Drive New Vehicles and Stay Active Road & Rail Services is ...
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Channahon, IL · On-site
$18/hr
Vehicle Yard Driver - Elwood, IL Company: Road & Rail Services Pay: $18.00 per hour Position Type: Full-Time Availability: Weekends required Drive New Vehicles and Stay Active Road & Rail Services is ...
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$18.50/hr
Responsibilities Greet incoming truck drivers as they pull into the yard Collect bills of lading and other required paperwork from drivers Communicate with the dock via radio to obtain door ...
$18.50/hr
Responsibilities Greet incoming truck drivers as they pull into the yard Collect bills of lading and other required paperwork from drivers Communicate with the dock via radio to obtain door ...
$18.50/hr
Monday-Friday, 4pm to 9pm Purpose Entry level role responsible for greeting incoming truck drivers ... pull into the yard • Collect bills of lading and other required paperwork from drivers • ...
$18.50/hr
Monday-Friday, 4pm to 9pm Purpose Entry level role responsible for greeting incoming truck drivers ... pull into the yard • Collect bills of lading and other required paperwork from drivers • ...
New Lenox, IL · On-site
$24/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving trailers within the ...
New Lenox, IL · On-site
$24/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving trailers within the ...
Channahon, IL · On-site
$18/hr
Vehicle Yard Driver - Elwood, IL Company: Road & Rail Services Pay: $18.00 per hour Position Type: Full-Time Availability: Weekends required Drive New Vehicles and Stay Active Road & Rail Services is ...
New
Channahon, IL · On-site
$18/hr
Vehicle Yard Driver - Elwood, IL Company: Road & Rail Services Pay: $18.00 per hour Position Type: Full-Time Availability: Weekends required Drive New Vehicles and Stay Active Road & Rail Services is ...
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Northlake, IL · On-site
$24/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving trailers within the ...
Northlake, IL · On-site
$24/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving trailers within the ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$24/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving trailers within the ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$24/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving trailers within the ...
Romeoville, IL · On-site
$24/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving trailers within the ...
Romeoville, IL · On-site
$24/hr
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving trailers within the ...
Northlake, IL · On-site
$18.50/hr
Responsibilities • Greet incoming truck drivers as they pull into the yard • Collect bills of lading and other required paperwork from drivers • Communicate with the dock via radio to obtain ...
Northlake, IL · On-site
$18.50/hr
Responsibilities • Greet incoming truck drivers as they pull into the yard • Collect bills of lading and other required paperwork from drivers • Communicate with the dock via radio to obtain ...
Mccook, IL · On-site
$28.70/hr
The Yard Jockey is responsible for loading straps, racks, and shippers onto truck during the ... Class A CDL Permit to Class A CDL license * Must be able to lift products from 25 pounds to 50 ...
Mccook, IL · On-site
$28.70/hr
The Yard Jockey is responsible for loading straps, racks, and shippers onto truck during the ... Class A CDL Permit to Class A CDL license * Must be able to lift products from 25 pounds to 50 ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$31/hr
Previous experience as a yard spotter ... Valid Class A CDL driver's license with a clean driving record * Forklift experience * No ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$31/hr
Previous experience as a yard spotter ... Valid Class A CDL driver's license with a clean driving record * Forklift experience * No ...
$11.76 - $13.35
2% of jobs
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8% of jobs
$17.99 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$16.51 - $18.09
12% of jobs
$18.09 - $19.67
22% of jobs
The median wage is $19.98 / hr.
$19.67 - $21.26
14% of jobs
$22.52 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$21.26 - $22.84
17% of jobs
$22.84 - $24.42
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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.
$1.3K - $1.7K/wk
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Posted 5 days ago
6.1
Based on 86 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
311th of 359 rated logistics
As a Local Yard Driver with Lazer Logistics, you will stay in one location for your entire shift. No traffic, no long routes, and no multiple stops. Instead, you focus on moving trailers within the yard in a safe, controlled environment.
This is one of the most consistent and predictable CDL jobs available.You know where you are going, what you are doing, and when your day starts and ends.If you are looking for a CDL job that offers consistency, predictability, and a better day-to-day driving experience, this is it!
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Trucking
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Alpharetta, GA, US
1996
