Job Description

Job Title: Yard Driver – Cross-Docking Support - Greenbriar, Tennessee

COMPENSATION $21.00 AN HOUR

Shift 10:00AM-10:00PM 

Overtime as need for line of business.

• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match.
• Own Part of the Company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement.

Position Overview

Clean Harbors is seeking a Yard Driver in Greenbriar, TN to support efficient, on-site logistics operations, with a focus on cross-docking —a streamlined supply chain method that minimizes storage and accelerates delivery. This hands-on position plays a key role in moving equipment and materials quickly and safely between inbound and outbound docks, helping reduce warehousing costs and improve turnaround time.

Key Responsibilities

Safely operate yard vehicles to transfer bins, vans, trailers, and tanker trucks throughout the facility.

Support cross-docking operations by promptly positioning inbound and outbound equipment at assigned docks to allow for quick unloading and reloading with minimal storage.

Ensure wheel chocks and jack stands are in place and functioning properly before transport.

Review MSDS or manifests when handling new hazardous materials.

Respond to and clean up spills using proper safety protocols.

Perform routine vehicle inspections including brakes, fuel levels, tire pressure, lights, and fluid systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Accurately placard and stage equipment in compliance with permitted storage requirements.

Maneuver vehicles safely within tight and busy yard environments while observing posted speed limits and site driving rules.

Why This Role Matters

This position is essential to Clean Harbors’ cross-docking strategy, where goods are transferred directly from inbound to outbound transportation without long-term storage. The Yard Driver ensures fast, safe, and accurate vehicle movement—keeping our logistics chain running smoothly and efficiently.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: 0–3 years in a similar driving or logistics support role.

Certifications: Valid driver’s license required; forklift certification preferred.

Skills:

Strong spatial awareness and decision-making under minimal supervision

Mechanically inclined and safety conscious

Able to plan and execute work efficiently under time-sensitive conditions

Physical Requirements

Medium work: frequent lifting/carrying of up to 25 lbs., occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

Frequent sitting, walking, bending, climbing, and use of hands and feet for vehicle operation

Must pass a respirator fit test and work safely in outdoor environments

Driving Requirements

Operate cars, small and large trucks with both automatic and manual transmissions within the yard

Support movement of vehicles required for real-time dock scheduling

Work Environment

Less than 10% travel

No supervisory responsibilities

Position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clean Harbors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those from diverse backgrounds.

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