Yard Driver Jobs in Bronx, NY

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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Freight Handler- Part Time

  • Forward Air
  • Linden, NJ (21 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Linden, NJ (21 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 1 day ago

jack and forklifts Must be able to obtain certification and safely operate forklift and other machinery as required Verify documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards are achieved...

In Person Part Time

Warehouse Associate Lead

  • Maersk
  • Inwood, NY (16 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Inwood, NY (16 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department. Marks materials with identifying information such as labels....

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Picker

  • Baldor Specialty Foods
  • Bronx, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 3 hours ago

This role utilizes warehouse technology and material handling equipment (electrical jack and Hi-lo) to retrieve products, build pallets, and prepare orders while maintaining productivity, accuracy,...

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Material Handler

  • Manpower
  • Queens Village, NY (10 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Queens Village, NY (10 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 3 hours ago

Implement and maintain systems for efficient material handling and storage. Operate forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move materials onto and off trucks....

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Handler Warehouse - Part Time (Warehouse like)

  • FedEx
  • Moonachie, NJ (7 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Moonachie, NJ (7 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 4 hours ago

Job Duties Provides movement of packages, documents, dangerous goods and/or supply support in a timely, safe and efficient manner through effective scan/load methods. This is a non-driving...

In Person Part Time

PH - Switcher PT-1

  • FedEx
  • Maspeth, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Maspeth, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 4 hours ago

Responsible for the movement of trailers to and from the unload / load doors and throughout the yard. May also be responsible for the physical loading, unloading and/or sorting of packages by...

In Person Part Time

Warehouse Order Puller - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Hicksville, NY (21 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Hicksville, NY (21 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

Are you ready for a job that keeps you moving? As an order puller, you'll pull and label orders and organize them into crates. This role requires staying on your feet for long hours working in a...

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Warehouse Associate/Backup Driver

  • Daikin Industries
  • Hicksville, NY (21 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Hicksville, NY (21 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

jacks and other non-powered warehouse equipment Occasionally responsible for additional branch projects as requested, such as the repositioning of product in the warehouse and/or showroom Attends all...

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U-Box Warehouse Worker

  • U-Haul
  • Hillside, NJ (18 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Hillside, NJ (18 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 12 hours ago

Location: 225 Long Ave, Hillside, New Jersey 07205 United States of America U-Haul is looking for friendly, energetic and motivated individuals who enjoy interacting with customers and take pride...

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Forklift Driver

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Hackensack, NJ (8 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (8 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

Hand-stacks product from partial pallets onto full pallets of product. For additional information about pay ranges, click here....

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Shipping & Receiving Clerk

  • Kuehne & Nagel Logistics, Inc.
  • Jersey City, NJ (10 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (10 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

Maintain proper dock security and oversee pallet control and exchange activities. Collect, organize, and route all documentation related to inbound and outbound freight....

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Dockworker Part- Time no CDL, TForce Freight - $21/Hr

  • T-Force
  • Carteret, NJ (23 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Carteret, NJ (23 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

TForce Freight provides transportation and logistics services for various types of shipments, including palletized and heavy LTL loads....

In Person Part Time

Material Handler (New England)

  • Caesar Stone Usa Inc
  • Fairfield, NJ (20 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (20 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

Description The Material Handler is responsible for routine warehouse product organization and material handling in regards to product, shipping, receiving and delivery duties....

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Packer

  • French Connection
  • Hollis, NY (10 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Hollis, NY (10 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

delivery area Provide quality service in accordance with company standards Data entry, document organization and daily reporting Maintain safe and clean work environments, including shipping supply area, pallet...

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Retail Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • IKEA
  • Paramus, NJ (11 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Paramus, NJ (11 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 17 hours ago

. • Certifying all powered mobile equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks. • Handling goods (unloading, transporting, replenishing, stocking in, stocking out, picking, loading). • Operating scanner...

In Person Part Time

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Salary for Yard Driver Jobs in Bronx, NY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Yard Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

Yard Drivers in Bronx, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.2%
Bachelor's Degree
17.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.9%
Associate's Degree
11.7%
Master's Degree
4.0%
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 Bronx, NY
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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