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SalaryYARD JOCKEY
Start time is 05:00 Monday through Friday with some occasional work on Saturdays.
- Safely handle and maneuver tractor/trailers and 26’ straight trucks to facilitate the loading and unloading operations in the yard
- Accurately set up, break down and hook trailers safely
- Monitor yard for unsafe drivers and non-employees; report to management
- Will be a back up for our Route Drivers - Must have a CDL A
Requirements:
- 2 years minimum CDL Class A experience is required.
- Clean background and MVR required.
- Must have a good driving record - no consistent speeding, seatbelt, or red light history.
- Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and physical.
In down time, as needed:
- Properly, load and unload freight using a pallet jack, hand truck or by hand
- Strap, brace and secure freight to prevent damage or shifting
- Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections of the yard and dock equipment
- Responsible for performing daily maintenance checks of shuttle truck and reporting any malfunctions to Dispatch
- Must be able to perform the duties of this role in ALL weather conditions.
- Removing snow from trucks and trailers as necessary
- Promptly report all maintenance problems for any trailer/tractor/straight truck to Dispatch and/or supervision receiving instructions via radio and performing trailer shuttling to accommodate logistical needs.
- Responsible for documenting all trailer moves on Yard Driver daily move sheets and submitting the daily move sheet to the shipping office upon the completion of the shift.
- Perform "safety check" inspection of the trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
- Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Regular attendance is required.
- This is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties Employees are expected and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Trucking home time:
- Home daily
Work Location: In person
