Full-Time

Yard Driver

Posted on 9/7/2026

Lowe's

Lowe's

10,001+ employees

Corporate venture capital for home-improvement tech

Compensation Overview

$20.20 - $24.90/hr

East Hartford, CT, USA

In Person

Category
Vehicle Operation & Delivery (1)

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Requirements
  • Availability to work assigned morning, afternoon, night, or weekend shifts and overtime as needed.
  • Ability to work in a distribution or warehouse environment and handle its physical and environmental conditions.
  • Ability, with training, to safely operate a yard tractor and maneuver trailers ranging from 28 to 53 feet.
  • Ability to lift at least 40 pounds, with the ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
  • A strong safety orientation and a proven record of complying with safety requirements.
  • A demonstrated track record of consistent and reliable on-the-job contribution.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision or as part of a team.
  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
  • Basic math and reading comprehension skills.
  • Basic computer skills.
Responsibilities
  • Move trailers in a timely and efficient manner upon request from appliance, shipping, receiving, and visitor center operations while following rules for pulling, placing, and securing trailers.
  • Cross-train in receiving, putting away, picking, and shipping product within a distribution center and support visitor center personnel.
  • Maintain quality by safely and properly handling product using customer-focused distribution practices.
  • Support facility performance against key performance indicator metrics.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in distribution center operations or previous warehouse experience.
  • Experience operating power equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, yard trucks, or scrubbing sweepers.
  • Experience performing detail-oriented tasks in a fast-paced working environment.
  • Experience using spatial reasoning to position product effectively.

Lowe's Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Lowe's Companies, Inc. It invests in early-stage startups building technologies for home improvement and construction, focusing on e-commerce, supply chain, and in-store tech. It combines funding with access to Lowe's resources, offering executive mentorship and opportunities to pilot products in Lowe's stores. Unlike funds that only provide capital, Lowe's Ventures provides strategic support, real-world pilots, and access to Lowe's customer base to help both the retailer and startups grow.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Mooresville, North Carolina

Founded

1946

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 sales rose 10.3% to $23.1 billion, driven by acquisitions.
  • Online sales grew 15.5% in Q1 2026, validating Lowe's omnichannel investments.
  • RELEX expansion and Creator: Into the Blue should lift assortment speed and inventory turns.

What critics are saying

  • July 2026 Kobalt and Utilitech lawsuits threaten recalls, damages, and brand trust.
  • FBM and ADG integration is diluting margins while adding debt and complexity.
  • Home Depot's stronger Pro execution can outgrow Lowe's if integration stumbles through 2027.

What makes Lowe's unique

  • Lowe's spans Pro, online, home services, and stores across 1,700-plus locations.
  • FBM and ADG give Lowe's a deeper Pro and design-build distribution platform.
  • AI tools like Material Lists and RELEX modernize quoting, replenishment, and ordering.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Performance Bonus

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Aug 27th, 2026
Target raises dividend to $1.16, Lowe's to $1.25 as retailers defend payout streaks

Target raised its quarterly dividend to $1.16 from $1.14, whilst Lowe's increased its payout to $1.25 from $1.20. Both retailers reported second-quarter results on 19 August 2026. Target's increase follows a period of flat dividends and comes after a tariff refund boosted quarterly earnings. The company yields 2.8% and paid $518 million in dividends during the quarter. Chief financial officer Jim Lee stated the firm prioritises business investment first, dividends second, and buybacks last. Lowe's generated $3.1 billion in free cash flow against $673 million in dividends. However, the company faces balance sheet challenges, with negative shareholders' equity of $7.44 billion and debt-to-EBITDA of 3.0 times following recent acquisitions. Management aims to reduce leverage to 2.75 times by mid-2027. Lowe's yields 2.4%.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 21st, 2026
Major US retailers pocket $5B in tariff refunds as Walmart gets $2.9B, Target $994M, but shoppers see little benefit

Major US retailers have received over $5 billion in tariff refunds this week alone, with Walmart getting $2.9 billion, Target $994 million, and Home Depot $730 million. The Trump administration is refunding approximately $166 billion in tariff revenue after the Supreme Court struck down its sweeping tariff policy, having returned $100 billion so far. Despite studies showing consumers bore the brunt of initial tariff costs through higher prices, most companies are reinvesting the refunds rather than passing savings to shoppers. Retail executives indicated in earnings calls they plan to put the money back into their businesses. Consumers have filed class-action lawsuits against companies receiving refunds, but none have concluded. Americans have limited recourse to recover funds if companies don't voluntarily lower prices.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 19th, 2026
Lowe's CEO warns of cautious consumer spending amid macro and geopolitical uncertainty

Lowe's reported mixed second-quarter results, with revenue falling short of analyst expectations due to pressure on DIY consumer spending. The DIY segment represents 60-65% of Lowe's revenue. CEO Marvin Ellison cited several factors affecting consumer behaviour: customers remain cautious about discretionary spending due to macro and geopolitical uncertainty, plus higher fuel prices above $4 per gallon. Poor weather during Memorial Day and a highly promotional environment in July also impacted results. Despite challenges, Lowe's posted its fifth consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth at 0.2%, below Wall Street expectations. The pro business and online sales performed well, with online contributing 15% year-over-year growth. Lowe's has received $80 million in tariff refunds, with additional refunds expected by year-end. The company is carefully considering how to use these funds whilst avoiding overly promotional strategies.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 19th, 2026
Lowe's Q2 sales rise 8.3% to $26B, maintains full-year EPS outlook at $12.25

Lowe's reported second-quarter sales of $26 billion, up 8.3% year-over-year, with comparable sales rising 0.2%. The home improvement retailer saw growth in professional customers, online sales, and home services offset weaker discretionary DIY spending. Online sales jumped 15.7%, supported by higher traffic and the company's MyLowe AI tool, which has answered over 25 million customer questions. Customers using the tool convert at three times the rate of non-users. However, inflation, interest rates, and increased promotional competition pressured transactions and margins. Adjusted diluted earnings per share reached $4.40, including an $0.11-per-share benefit from tariff refunds. Lowe's maintained its full-year outlook near the low end of prior guidance, expecting roughly flat comparable sales and adjusted EPS of approximately $12.25. Management anticipates continued residential construction pressure but remains focused on long-term investments.

PR Newswire
Aug 19th, 2026
Lowe's Q2 sales reach $26B with 0.2% comparable growth, updates 2026 outlook

Lowe's reported second quarter 2026 net earnings of $2.4 billion with diluted earnings per share of $4.27, matching the prior year. Total sales reached $26.0 billion, up from $24.0 billion in the second quarter of 2025. Comparable sales increased 0.2%, driven by strong performance in professional services and a 15.7% increase in online sales, offset by DIY market pressures. The company recognised $96 million in pre-tax expenses related to acquisitions of Foundation Building Materials and Artisan Design Group. Excluding these expenses, adjusted diluted EPS increased 1.6% to $4.40. Lowe's updated its full-year 2026 outlook, maintaining total sales guidance at $92.0 billion but lowering comparable sales expectations from up to 2% growth to flat. The company paid $673 million in dividends during the quarter and operated 1,761 stores as of 31 July 2026.