CDL A Yard Jockey

Americold • Gloucester, MA

3d • $30

About The Position

Drives and operates a yard jockey truck or  Class A tractor to move trailers
in the yard and also transport trailers to a second company location several
blocks away on the public road in observance of traffic and safety regulations.

-  Maintains Company documents necessary for operation of vehicle, performs
daily equipment and vehicle inspections, and relays appropriate information to
management team as needed. 
• Performs other driving and/or warehouse-related duties as required or as
requested.

Requirements

• This position requires 2 years of recent verifiable experience driving a Class A vehicle on public streets.
• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Meet Federal Motor Carrier Qualifications (which includes, but are not limited to, FMCSR part 391).
• Valid and current Commercial Driver License (CDL) with proper endorsements in state of residence which has no current license suspension or revocation. A work permit is never acceptable. (See FMCSR parts 383 and 391).
• No conviction for a “serious or disqualifying traffic violation” within the last three (3) years. (See FMCSR parts 382, 391, 392 and 397) A “serious or disqualifying traffic violation” includes the following: -Excessive speeding, involving any single offense for any speed of 15 m.p.h. or more above the posted speed limit. -Reckless driving, as defined by state or local law or regulation. -Improper or erratic lane changes. -Following the vehicle ahead too closely. -Hit and run, leaving the scene of an accident, or failure to report an accident. -Violating a State or local law or ordinance prohibiting texting while driving a motor vehicle and/or violating a State or local law or ordinance restricting or prohibiting the use of a hand-held mobile device while driving.
• No conviction for driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs violation within the past five (5) years.
• No more than four (4) moving violations in the past 36 months, and no more than two (2) moving violations in the previous 12 months.
• No preventable accidents involving a fatality, bodily injuries treated away from the scene, or disabling damage to a motor vehicle within three years.

Nice To Haves

• Successful passing of Department of Transportation (DOT) background screen, pre-employment drug test, and other required physical and medical examinations.
• Demonstrated ability to enter and exit truck as well as hook and unhook trailering equipment.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal and customer service communication skills sufficient to read and interpret road maps and road signs and partner with customers and other co-workers.
• Demonstrated mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals sufficient to complete required papers and documents.
• Demonstrated possession and application of reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, and speaking skills necessary to interact and respond to customers, co-workers, and management staff effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems in a fast-paced environment where deadlines and scopes may change regularly while maintaining accuracy. Drivers may be subject to conditions and other stresses and fatigue related to driving a motor vehicle on crowded streets and highways in various weather conditions. Demonstrated ability to self-start with little or no direction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates a yard jockey truck or Class A tractor to move trailers in the yard and also transport trailers to a second company location several blocks away on the public road in observance of traffic and safety regulations.
• Maintains Company documents necessary for operation of vehicle, performs daily equipment and vehicle inspections, and relays appropriate information to management team as needed.
• Performs other driving and/or warehouse-related duties as required or as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees