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Yard Spotter
HEB Corpus Christi, TX
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Full Time | Retail 2 Weeks Ago
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HEB is Hiring a Yard Spotter Near Corpus Christi, TX

Job Description:
H-E-B's Transportation Division supports distribution by transporting products from the warehouse to our retail stores. Our Transportation Partners ship an average 12,000 deliveries per week and travel over 73 million miles each year.
As a Yard Spotter, you'll work at Distribution Center Services (DCS) moving yard mules and trailers within H-E-B Retail Support Centers. Upon hire, you'll earn a Class A Commercial Driver's License and complete mule and tractor training. Please note this position is not the Delivery Driver Trainee program used to train full time Drivers.
Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources-People-drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.
Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE... ability to demonstrate through your work that People matter?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... willingness to get trained as an H-E-B Spotter?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive for excellence, even while performing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment?
We are looking for:
  • 3 years of driving experience
  • documented proof of a good driving record (see below for details)
What is the work?
Transportation Operations:
  • Spots trailers at dock doors throughout the Retail Support Center
  • Transports merchandise throughout the Retail Support Center
What is your background?
  • Minimum age of 21 years (mandatory)
  • High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience driving (with a valid driver's license) (mandatory)
  • No suspended or revoked driver licenses, permits, or privileges in any state / county (mandatory)
  • Documented proof of a good driving record; applicants chosen to be interviewed must obtain a Life History MVR from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) (required)-see below for instructions. *NOTE: Police reports will be requested on an applicant whose MVR record reflects an accident
  • Successful passing of Dept of Transportation (DOT) physical, DOT drug screen, background check, and verification of work history (required prior to job offer)
Do you have what it takes to be a fit as an H-E-B Yard Spotter?
  • Knowledge of the English language (mandatory/according to Regulation 398.3 (c)(4), 'Every driver shall be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to understand highway traffic signs and signals and directions given in English and to respond to official inquiries')
  • Familiarity with Section 2 of the Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook
  • Advanced customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License upon hire
  • Ability to pass a Department of Transportation physical and drug screen, and meet all DOT driver qualifications
  • Ability to successfully complete all phases of the of the Spotter Trainee Program
  • Ability to work weekends, nights, and holidays
  • Ability to work with little or no supervision
Can you...
  • Handle multiple, concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Work primarily weekends, including nights and holidays
  • Maintain an excellent attendance and punctuality record
  • To get a copy of your Life History MVR from the Texas DPS, log on to: www.txdps.state.tx.us:
  • Select Driver License and Online Services / More online services
  • Click on Request a driver record
  • Enter requested information found on your driver's license
  • Click on Type 3A (Certified Complete Driving History)
06-2022

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Retail

SALARY

$42k-51k (estimate)

POST DATE

04/28/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

04/29/2024

HEADQUARTERS

SAN ANTONIO, TX

SIZE

<25

FOUNDED

2014

CEO

KIM COLE

REVENUE

<$5M

INDUSTRY

Retail

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They help to transfer trailers from one truck to another and direct the drivers in entering and exiting the yard safely.

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Yard drivers are responsible for the movement and spotting of trailers on a customers facility on time and safely.

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Rather, they move trailers using terminal tractors, which are sometimes called spotter trucks, yard trucks or yard dogs.

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As Spotters, you ask and you listen, you take ideas on board and work with your team, taking everyone in the same direction.

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