CDL Local Driver / Yard Switcher (Full-Time, Home Daily!)
About The Position
This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position where the Yard Jockey is responsible for efficiently and accurately selecting and staging trailers for loading and transport. The role involves moving trailers in and out of docks using yard goats, maneuvering trucks and trailers safely in busy industrial environments, and regularly checking equipment for faults or damages. The position requires ensuring equipment compliance with all guidelines, including weight restrictions, and performing proper pre and post-trip inspections, submitting reports on truck conditions, and producing activity logs. Adherence to safety-sensitive function guidelines within the yard and identifying workplace safety hazards are also key responsibilities. This role does not involve Over-The-Road (OTR) travel and offers home daily.
Requirements
- Class A CDL required
- Minimum 18 months, verifiable over-the-road experience in the past 5 years, of which 12 months must be within the past 3 years that is similar experience and subjected to the FMCSA's drug testing rules of 49 CFR Part 40
- Minimum of 12 months of over the road or trailer spotting verifiable experience in the last 3 years
- Experience backing 48' to 53' trailers (including in tight spaces and to dock doors)
- Clearinghouse query consent
- PSP below 90
- No preventable DOT accidents within the past 3 years
- No application falsifications, application must include 10-year, verifiable employment history with no gaps in employment
- This position must pass pre-hire background and drug test
- DOT compliance obligations (medical card, drug/alcohol testing, etc.)
- No drug related charges, past failed drug screens, past refused drug screens, and no SAP programs
- No felony convictions within the past 7 years
- Requirement to operate a CMV on public roads
- Understanding and communicating in the English language is a requirement
Nice To Haves
- May substitute local for over-the-road experience
- Attention to detail
- Good knowledge of industrial equipment
- Ability to operate a two-way radio
- Excellent hand-eye coordination
- Spatial awareness
- Good time-management skills
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Possess a team-player attitude
- Ability to read, understand, and demonstrate safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to request and complete trailer moves in the Yard Management System (Catalyst System)
Responsibilities
- Correctly move trailers in and out of dock with yard goats
- Maneuvering truck and trailer safely in busy industrial environments
- Regularly checking equipment for faults or damages
- Ensuring the equipment complies with all guidelines, including weight restrictions
- Proper pre and post trip inspections and submitting reports indicating truck conditions
- Produce activity logs
- Adhere to guidelines of safety-sensitive functions pertaining to job responsibilities within yard
- Identifying workplace safety hazards
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Employer paid Life Insurance
- Employer paid AD&D Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
