2Nd Shift Spotter Driver

Operates spotter truck moving trailers to and from the building and the security station for final inspection/ check out to the customer. When not needed to move trailers, the employee performs other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drives spotter truck to move trailers in and out of the building, around the staging and parking areas and to the security station, observing all safety regulations. Performs inspection and miscellaneous service duties such as checking the oil, water, gasoline, and tire pressure on a daily basis. Reports any maintenance malfunctions. Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly. Observes all safety and security procedures. Performs other routine duties as necessary.

Job Requirements:

STANDARDS: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform to the following Process, Quantity and Quality Standards:

• Employee must be able to drive safely and effectively on all staging area road and parking surfaces.
• Employee must be able to operate effectively in reverse backing a trailer into the bay area (inside building) and into stage area parking.
• Employee must be able to read trailer numbers and other documentation.
• Employee must be able to perform and remember how to perform multiple tasks from day to day.
• Employee must be able to perform the physical requirements listed in that section of this job description.
• Employee must look for potential cost savings in the work process, help keep scrap and waste to a minimum and be efficient in use of all supplies.
• Time standard is dependent on the process being performed, customer specification, volume and location.
• The employee must perform the assigned tasks in a manner in which they meet or exceed the required production level.
• The quantity of units moved will vary with the process being performed, customer specification, volume and location.
• Spotter truck driver must ensure trailers are moved and parked properly (allowing enough room) without being damaged.
• Spotter truck driver must ensure trailers are parked in a safe manner for use by other employees.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential functions and skills listed below:

• Must be able to perform work with little supervision.
• May be asked to assist in the training of new employees.
• GED or high school diploma is preferred.
• Truck, jockey, spotter, shag truck training or experience is required.
• At least one year of yard jockey experience (or equivalent) is preferred.
• A CDL (commercial driver's license) and at least one year of experience is required if road driving is necessary at the location.
• Driver’s license is required.
• CDL (commercial driver's license) is required if road driving is necessary at the location.
• Knowledge of the operating functions of the spotter truck including coupling, decoupling, maneuvering and parking trailers.
• Ability to move and park trailers indoors, outdoors and on a variety of driving surfaces (asphalt, concrete and gravel roadways and parking).
• Ability to read whole numbers and letters in order to determine the proper trailer to be moved.
• Aptitude to learn and retain new information.
• Ability to follow instructions, given either verbally or in writing.
• Must pass driving test.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to stand and move about on concrete 8-12 hours a day. Ability to see, walk, bend, reach, grasp, stoop, kneel, twist, crawl, carry, climb (including ladders), work overhead, push and pull.
• Ability to do heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) multiple times daily in an 8 to 12 hour shift.
• Ability to maneuver large parts and assemblies (up to 180 pounds) by pushing, pulling and flipping them into place.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness.
• The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Employees must wear all mandated PPE which includes at least protection for the eyes, ears, hands, head, body and feet.