Yard Driver - NonCDL

Kenco•Austin, TX

About The Position

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time. About the Position The Yard Driver - CDL A is responsible for safe and efficient movement of trailers in the yard. May also be required to operate a forklift to move products or shipments. Functions Safely backs various size trailers into assigned dock/yard spaces, engages dock locks, and/or chocks, and deploys trailer stands for all trailers spotted to the dock. Parks and organizes trailers on the warehouse yard. Mount and dismount the yard spotter frequently and slide trailer tandems alone Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on yard tractor and fill out DVIR’s Utilizes YMS (or applicable tools) to make inbound and outbound trailer movements. Assist the refueling of yard tractors Operate forklift to move shipments between trailer movements. Coordinates with office clerk on trailer movements. Prioritizes movements to ensure no down time for warehouse associates. Required to follow company policy, participate in required trainings and keep truck clean. Inspect trailers before putting them on the dock Completes all system and manual reports/log accurately and timely. Operates all equipment in a safe manner, observing all traffic regulations. Accountable for all assigned tools and equipment. Reports any unsafe conditions, injury or damage to management Travels on public highway to obtain fuel or to take to maintenance facility May need to haul to trailer, drop yard or overflow warehouse Miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must have a class “A” CDL with 2 years driving experience.
Minimum of six months related experience or training in a distribution environment.
Must pass DOT physical, drug screen and background check.
Willing to work in inclement weather, if necessary.
No accidents and no more than two minor moving violations for the last three years.

Responsibilities

Safely backs various size trailers into assigned dock/yard spaces, engages dock locks, and/or chocks, and deploys trailer stands for all trailers spotted to the dock.
Parks and organizes trailers on the warehouse yard.
Mount and dismount the yard spotter frequently and slide trailer tandems alone
Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on yard tractor and fill out DVIR’s
Utilizes YMS (or applicable tools) to make inbound and outbound trailer movements.
Assist the refueling of yard tractors
Operate forklift to move shipments between trailer movements.
Coordinates with office clerk on trailer movements.
Prioritizes movements to ensure no down time for warehouse associates.
Required to follow company policy, participate in required trainings and keep truck clean.
Inspect trailers before putting them on the dock
Completes all system and manual reports/log accurately and timely.
Operates all equipment in a safe manner, observing all traffic regulations.
Accountable for all assigned tools and equipment.
Reports any unsafe conditions, injury or damage to management
Travels on public highway to obtain fuel or to take to maintenance facility
May need to haul to trailer, drop yard or overflow warehouse
Miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life and Supplemental Life
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
401(k)
Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days