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Yard Driver - Greenbriar, Tennessee
- Clean Harbors (Greenbrier, TN)
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**Job Title:** Yard Driver – Cross-Docking Support - Greenbriar, Tennessee
COMPENSATION $18.00-$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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