Yard Worker

Yard Worker

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Location: St. Cloud, MN

Department: Fleet Maintenance

Posted: 2/6/2026

Location Name: ATS Maintenance - St. Cloud, MN

Wage Max: 26.00 Hourly

Wage Min: 21.00 Hourly

Summary

The Yard Worker is responsible for all duties related to truck movement within the yard. Primary duties would include shuttling trucks, jumpstarting trucks, forklifting trucks, fueling trucks with diesel and DEF, staging equipment and minor technical repairs/duties such as disconnecting and reconnecting battery cables.

Education and Experience

+ High School Diploma or equivalent.

+ Experience with operating vehicle and heavy equipment in a transportation environment preferred.

+ A valid driver’s license is preferred but not required.

+ Become forklift certified through the ATS onsite training program.

+ Must be able to operate all yard related equipment.

+ Must be self- motivated, able to multi-task and work independently.

+ Must be a team player, amenable to a variety of work projects and work conditions.

+ Good decision-making, problem-solving, attention to detail and customer service skills (internal/external).

+ Experience using basic mechanic hand tools to make minor repairs on trailer equipment.

+ Basic understanding of tractor/trailer air systems.

+ Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

+ Effective communication skills (written, listening and verbal).

+ Must be able to work a flexible work schedule when needed and work overtime as needed.

+ Willing and able to travel infrequently, including overnight travel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Move trucks and forklifts as needed.

+ Jumpstart trucks and stage them to proper repair areas.

+ Forklift trucks into the service/inspection bays as needed.

+ Fuel trucks with Diesel and DEF as needed and add fuel supplement when instructed.

+ Remove trucks from the RGN’s when applicable. Move all unmanned trucks needing inspection to the designated inspection parking stalls.

+ Perform full truck and trailer inventory on a daily basis or more frequently as needed.

+ Work closely with the Safety Lane Service Leader for daily instruction on yard duties and setting priorities to be completed each day.

+ Ensure trucks are plugged into the outlets as needed and disconnect batteries as needed when instructed.

+ Stage FS trucks for inspection when required and be able to communicate effectively to the prep inspection supervisor when faced with unforeseen challenges.

+ Work in conjunction with other yard staff to ensure forklifts are being maintained and inspected daily.

+ Work in varying outdoor conditions including the extreme cold and hot throughout the year.

+ Properly lockout tag out any trucks as needed.

+ Maintain a clean and organized yard. Move trucks and trailers as needed.

+ Assist drivers in the yard with the equipment as needed.

+ Stack and unstack trailers as needed.

+ Add/remove deck inserts, saddles, and goosenecks to multi-axle and Schnabel trailers when requested.

+ Create steerable multi-axle trailers upon operations request by swapping out trailer components and connecting air lines, pig tails, etc.

+ Assist in creating and maintaining the yard layout and relocate trailing equipment to create more space when equipment returns to the yard.

+ Report and/or make various small repairs as needed when found on the trailers such as; replacing lights, air lines, fittings, pig tails and other repairs primarily using hand tools.

+ Perform, as needed, cleaning out of trucks and sorting through MEC equipment restocking salvageable equipment and disposing of unusable items.

+ In support of ATS’s culture, all employees are expected to consistently, effectively and reliably perform in accordance with the Company’s values as set forth in our core competencies and behaviors (All Employee Competencies).

+ Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours and infrequent travel may be required.

+ Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ Constantly operating various forklifts and other material movement equipment including semi tractors.

+ Intermittently uses hand tools and power hand tools to perform light maintenance or cleaning or enter data into computer.

+ Intermittently inspects and assess equipment and loads to ensure safe transportation.

+ Intermittently ascend/descend forklifts, tractors and ladders to perform duties.

+ Occasionally positioning self under, on top of, or in awkward positions to secure loads or fix things.

+ Occasionally communicates with others regarding work questions, processes, procedures and timelines.

+ Must be able to move/position parts, tools, equipment:

+ From 1 to 10 lbs. frequently

+ From 11 to 25 lbs. intermittently

+ From 25 to 50 lbs. occasionally

+ Over 50 lbs. occasionally

+ Exposure to:

+ Loud noises constantly requiring hearing protection.

+ Temperature extremes intermittently due to outside weather conditions.

+ Dirt, dust, grease, chemicals and odors constantly.

+ Situations requiring eye protection and steel toed boots.

Compensation & Benefits:

+ The anticipated hourly pay range for this position is between $21.00 - $26.00. Hourly pay rate offered is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications, and geographic location as compared to others doing substantially similar work.

+ Anderson Trucking Service is committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Employees will have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401k retirement savings plan effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, we provide paid holidays, paid time off, access to professional development opportunities, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources to our employees. Our goal is to ensure that all employees have the support and resources they need to thrive both professionally and personally.

This organization participates in E-Verify.We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm your authorization, you will be given written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any action is taken against you, including termination of employment.Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to discriminate based on citizenship status or national origin.Right to Work (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf)

Esta organización participa en E-Verify.Proporcionaremos al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que está autorizado para trabajar en los Estados Unidos. Si E-Verify no puede confirmar su autorización, se le darán instrucciones por escrito y la oportunidad de comunicarse con el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) o la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) para resolver el problema antes de que se tome cualquier medida en su contra, incluida la terminación del empleo.Los empleadores no pueden usar E-Verify para preseleccionar solicitantes de empleo ni para discriminar por motivo de estatus de ciudadanía u origen nacional.Derecho al trabajo (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\_RighttoWorkPosterES.pdf)

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