Yard Driver Jobs in Ocala, FL

A Yard Driver, also known as a Yard Jockey or Yard Spotter, plays an essential role in the logistics industry. Their primary responsibility is to organize and manage the transportation yard, which involves moving and parking large trucks and trailers in designated spaces, loading and unloading cargo, and ensuring that all vehicles and equipment are well-maintained and safe for use. They also communicate and coordinate with dispatchers, warehouse teams, and drivers to ensure smooth operations and timely deliveries. Additionally, Yard Drivers are responsible for conducting regular inspections, reporting any damages, and adhering to all safety regulations and protocols.

The job requires certain skills and certifications. A Yard Driver must have excellent driving skills, a keen eye for detail, problem-solving abilities, and the physical stamina to withstand long hours and harsh weather conditions. They must also have strong communication and coordination skills to work effectively with various teams. A commercial driver's license (CDL) is typically required, along with a clean driving record and experience operating heavy vehicles. Before becoming a Yard Driver, a person may have roles such as a Delivery Driver, Forklift Operator, or Warehouse Associate, which can provide the necessary experience in handling large vehicles and understanding warehouse operations.

1-15 of 29 Jobs

Retail Warehouse Associate

  • Lady Lake, FL (21 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lady Lake, FL (21 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 1 day ago

As a Retail Warehouse Associate, youll help us create great shopping experiences by keeping our sales floor stocked and preparing online orders to be shipped to customers homes. This includes...

Warehouse Associate

  • Ocala, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 2 days ago

A Day in The Life of a Warehouse Associate As a Warehouse Associate you will be responsible for performing warehouse tasks including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, wire cutting, light assembly...

Warehouse Worker - Equipment Operator

  • The Villages, FL (20 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • The Villages, FL (20 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Hourly Wage: $20.45 - $23.95 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Warehouse Specialist/Forklift Operator

  • Wildwood, FL (24 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wildwood, FL (24 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Hourly Wage: $20.45 - $23.95 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Warehouse Associate

  • Ocala, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 3 days ago

Our warehouse associates play a crucial role in our operations, working in various areas such as order selecting, voice picking, packing, quality assurance, and shipping orders to our 6000 stores....

Materials Handler

  • Ocala, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 3 days ago

This individual will be checking in pallets of material, putting it up on the shelf, loading trucks for delivery, delivering materials, and pulling merchandise for open sales tickets....

Amazon Warehouse Worker - Urgent Hire

  • Ocala, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 3 days ago

that wont limit you from gaining valuable job experience because depending on the site you may be trained to be a heavy equipment operator, using powered industrial trucks (PIT) such as a forklift or pallet...

Warehouse Selector IV, Full Case

  • Ocala, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 3 days ago

Pull correct quantities of full-case items and lift onto a pallet or cart. Transport selected cases to designated dock area using power equipment....

Builder - Warehouse Associate

  • Ocala, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 5 days ago

Rite Rug has been one of the top privately owned flooring companies for 90 years! We are looking for a Warehouse Associate to join our growing team! $19 to $21 an hour. Monday through Friday 7am...

Shipping And Receiving Clerk

  • Ocala, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 6 days ago

Skills Inventory, Shipping and receiving, Shipping & receiving, Packaging, Material handling, Data entry, Packing Top Skills Details Inventory,Shipping and receiving,Shipping & receiving,Packaging,Material...

Warehouse Associate - Entry Level

  • Ocala, FL
  • 10 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 10 days ago

Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages. Use technology like RF devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders....

Truck Loader

  • The Villages, FL (20 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • The Villages, FL (20 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 10 days ago

Hourly Wage: $20.45 - $23.95 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Warehouse Associate - Equipment Operator

  • Wildwood, FL (24 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Wildwood, FL (24 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 10 days ago

Hourly Wage: $20.45 - $23.95 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Warehouse Driver Associate

  • Ocala, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 12 days ago

Manually, load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms or lifting devices. Stock and maintain inventory items in designated warehouse storage areas....

Switcher

  • Ocala, FL
  • 17 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 17 days ago

Must be able to use right, left or both hands to get in and out of truck, wrapping and unwrapping shrink wrap, securing and unsecuring pallets, using pallet jack or hand truck, using the steering wheel...

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Salary for Yard Driver Jobs in Ocala, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Yard Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

Yard Drivers in Ocala, FL offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.7%
Bachelor's Degree
16.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.9%
Associate's Degree
11.5%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Some College
2.3%
Some High School
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Yard Drivers in Ocala, FL
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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