About the role
With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.
Position Purpose:
As a Yard Driver, you will be responsible for maintaining yard organization and safely spotting trailers at dock doors and throughout the yard. In this role, you will also update trailer moves or any yard activity via a hand-held device.
Key Responsibilities:
- 10% Perform general warehouse tasks as needed
- 80% Safely spotting trailers at dock doors and yard locations; Driving yard trucks and spotting at designated locations
- 10% Yard Auditing; Ensure yard accuracy by leveraging the Yard Management System
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position typically reports to the Operations Manager
- This position has 0 Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
- No travel required.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.
Working Conditions:
- Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes which cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
- Other requirements of the Yard Driver, Non-CDL include:
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Valid, active Driver's License
- Ability to load and unload heavy items
Preferred Qualifications:
- No additional qualifications
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 0
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- Action Oriented
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
- Drives Results
For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Nevada, New York City, Ithaca (NY), Westchester County (NY), and Washington residents:
Aplyr's read
Home Depot is a powerhouse in home improvement retail, attracting professionals passionate about customer service, logistics, and operational excellence.
What's promising
- •Strong market position as the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S.
- •Diverse career opportunities across retail, corporate, and technology sectors.
- •Commitment to employee development with roles like Leadership Training Manager.
What to watch
- •Retail roles may require long hours, including nights and weekends.
- •High-pressure environment, especially in customer-facing positions.
- •Limited public information about work-life balance in corporate roles.
Why Home Depot
- •Extensive range of services beyond retail, including installation and repair.
- •Focus on asset protection with specialized roles like District Asset Protection Manager.
- •Investment in technology roles, such as Senior Salesforce Engineer, to enhance operations.
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About Home Depot
The Home Depot is a leading home improvement retailer that sells tools, construction products, appliances, and services, including installation and repair.