Yard Driver Jobs in Bolingbrook, IL

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.

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Retail Fulfillment Packer-2nd Shift

  • Romeoville, IL (4 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • moments ago
  • Romeoville, IL (4 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • moments ago

Ability to physically count articles or products on shelves, racks and pallets. Qualifications: Co-Packing or Warehouse experience is not required but preferred....

Amazon Picker Packer - Immediate Hire

  • Cicero, IL (19 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Cicero, IL (19 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

Responsibilities Some of your duties may include Receive and prepare inventory for delivery Use technology like smartphones and handheld devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets...

Warehouse Order Selector - Night Shift

  • Schaumburg, IL (23 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (23 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 10 hours ago

Properly operate an electric pallet jack (2-pallet length) to proceed to correct slot location, and transport product to dock area for staging. Handle products with the necessary care....

Warehouse Worker

  • Montgomery, IL (14 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Montgomery, IL (14 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 18 hours ago

at Nexeo Solutions Plastics, LLC. in Montgomery, Illinois, United States Job Description Montgomery,Illinois (US-IL)United States (US) Nexeo Plastics is a leading global thermoplastic resins...

Warehouse Associate

  • Itasca, IL (19 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Itasca, IL (19 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 18 hours ago

at AMSOIL INC. in Itasca, Illinois, United States Job Description AMSOIL INC. is hiring for a Warehouse Associate at our distribution center located in Itasca, IL. As a Warehouse Associate you...

General Laborer

  • Woodridge, IL (3 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Woodridge, IL (3 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

General Laborer PeopleShare Woodridge, IL, US 1d ago PeopleShare is hiring Warehouse/ General Labor Associates! Apply now! Are you detail-oriented, hands-on, and looking to be a part of a growing...

Warehouse workers-Year Around Work

  • Homewood, IL (23 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Homewood, IL (23 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

Warehouse workers-Year Around Work (Homewood, IL) compensation: 13/hr Hiring warehouse workers who can feel job as resposibility to come regurarly job will be year around,must have patience 13/hr,...

Warehouse Associate

  • Aurora, IL (11 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Aurora, IL (11 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

Warehouse Associate PeopleShare Aurora, IL, US 1d ago Warehouse Associate - Join our team Peopleshare is looking for dedicated, reliable, and energetic Warehouse Associates to join our growing...

Forklift Operator Stand Up Reach/ Cold Environment

  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 20 hours ago

Prepares orders for shipment, palletizes and wrapping orders; loads pallets and pieces into trucks; places packing list in last skid Qualifications Include : Previous experience using a Reach Truck...

1st Shift Material Handler - Plainfield

  • Plainfield, IL (12 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Plainfield, IL (12 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

1st Shift Material Handler - Plainfield Plainfield, IL Position: Warehouse Coordinator (Tasker) Hourly Pay: $20.50 per hour Additional Pay: $.50 shift premium Schedule: First Shift; Sunday -...

Entry Level Material Handler 1st Shift Warehouse

  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 20 hours ago

Entry Level Material Handler | 1st Shift | Warehouse Bolingbrook, IL Material Handler Are you a dependable worker seeking a new opportunity? This temp-to-hire entry level material handler...

2nd Shift Forklift Operator

  • Naperville, IL (5 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL (5 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

Reach Truck to pick orders with RF scanner and move products around facility, including putting away products Maintain safe working environment Process paperwork when necessary Load/Unload products/pallets...

1st Shift Warehouse Associate

  • Elgin, IL (23 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Elgin, IL (23 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

1st Shift Warehouse Associate PeopleShare Elgin, IL, US 7m ago Join Our Team as a Warehouse Associate! Are you a motivated individual with strong physical stamina looking for an opportunity to...

Lift Truck Operator I

  • Hodgkins, IL (12 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Hodgkins, IL (12 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 21 hours ago

JOB DUTIES: Conducts daily inspections on assigned equipment which may include but not be limited to stand-up, sit-down, high reach, quad-mast, pallet jacks, or double pallet jack equipment....

Material Handler Lead

  • Carol Stream, IL (15 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carol Stream, IL (15 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Assist in receiving cargo by removing from truck by hand or using manual equipment such as hand truck or pallet jack or similar manual hand tools....

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Salary for Yard Driver Jobs in Bolingbrook, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Yard Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

Yard Drivers in Bolingbrook, IL 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 Bolingbrook, IL
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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