Yard Driver Jobs in North Kingstown, RI

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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Night Warehouse Worker

  • Oneco, CT (18 miles from North Kingstown, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Oneco, CT (18 miles from North Kingstown, RI)
  • 3 days ago

up to clear aisles of debris, stacks empty pallets from slots in aisle and return pallet jacks to charging area Physical Requirements Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging...

Material Handler

  • Newport, RI (10 miles from North Kingstown, RI)
  • 24 days ago
  • Newport, RI (10 miles from North Kingstown, RI)
  • 24 days ago

Move/relocate material using pallet jacks or carts. Scrapping/cutting of excess material, maintain the cleanliness of warehouse and production floor....

Amazon Warehouse Worker - Earn Up To $20.00

  • Johnston, RI (16 miles from North Kingstown, RI)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Johnston, RI (16 miles from North Kingstown, RI)
  • 4 hours ago

on products View prompts on screens and follow direction for some tasks Troubleshoot problems Ensure product meets quality requirements Operate power industrial trucks (PIT) such as a forklift or pallet...

Shag Driver/Yard Jockey - Local Driver

  • Plainfield, CT (24 miles from North Kingstown, RI)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Plainfield, CT (24 miles from North Kingstown, RI)
  • 15 hours ago

SHAG DRIVER/YARD JOCKEY - LOCAL DRIVER TMC Transportation Plainfield, CT (Onsite) Full-Time Job Details TMC has a job opening for shag drivers on our dedicated customer's yard in Bloomfield, CT!...

Packaging Operator I - Second Shift:

  • Fall River, MA (20 miles from North Kingstown, RI)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Fall River, MA (20 miles from North Kingstown, RI)
  • 18 hours ago

Job Title: Packaging Operator FLSA Classification: Full -Time, Non-Exempt/Hourly Professional Work Location: Fall River, MA Work Hours: Second Shift: 3:00PM a 11:30PM (May vary based on business...

SEASONAL Part Time - Warehouse Associate (Receiver) 1st. shift : Saturday, Sunday

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 1 day ago

Ensure pallets are properly built with no overhang or height restriction violations. Work in compliance with standard operating procedures, audit-control procedures, and OSHA requirements....

Seasonal Part Time - Warehouse Associate Picker - 1st. shift - Saturday, Sunday

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 1 day ago

Operate Stockpicker and Pallet Jack. Properly build shippable pallets of merchandise. Transport pallets of merchandise to shipping and wrap machine. Sort merchandise and pack into boxes....

Warehouse Associate (Special Projects) 1st shift - Tuesday to Saturday

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 1 day ago

Operate and inspect technology, including but not limited to, pallet jacks....

(Seasonal) Warehouse Associate Special project - Tuesday to Saturday - First. shift

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 1 day ago

Operate and inspect technology, including but not limited to, pallet jacks....

Warehouse Operator III - 2nd Shift

  • Fall River, MA (20 miles from North Kingstown, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fall River, MA (20 miles from North Kingstown, RI)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Warehouse Operator II FLSA Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt/Hourly Professional Work Location: Fall River, MA Work Hours: Second Shift: 3:00PM a 11:00PM (May vary based on business...

1st. Shift - Warehouse Associate - Recovery - Tuesday to Saturday

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 1 day ago

Prepare and load pallets for shipments as needed, including back to vendors and donations. Prepare and ship repaired merchandise or parts to stores....

Driver / Warehouse

  • Providence, RI (16 miles from North Kingstown, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Providence, RI (16 miles from North Kingstown, RI)
  • 2 days ago

Delivery Driver making local delivery 8-14 stops per day. Clean driving record, must be able to obtain a DOT medical card. Start times are 5am To whenever route complete 4-5 day work 9-12 hour...

Warehouse Material Handler - 2nd Shift

  • Plainfield, CT (24 miles from North Kingstown, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Plainfield, CT (24 miles from North Kingstown, RI)
  • 2 days ago

You will be operating material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to move product within the warehouse while adhering to safety procedures....

Warehouse Associate

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 2 days ago

Our Warehouse Associates are an important part to distributing our products. We are seeking a warehouse person to work in a safe environment with positive people. The Warehouse person will...

RI - Warehouse Associate / Driver - Coventry, RI

  • Coventry, RI (11 miles from North Kingstown, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Coventry, RI (11 miles from North Kingstown, RI)
  • 2 days ago

Ryan Herco Flow Solutions, a SunSource company, is a leading distributor of fluid control systems, fluid filtration systems, fluid handling products, micro-electronics, and general industrial...

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Salary for Yard Driver Jobs in North Kingstown, RI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Yard Drivers in North Kingstown, RI 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 North Kingstown, RI
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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