Class A CDL Commercial Driver – Day Shift: DOT Yard Jockey
About The Position
The Class A CDL Commercial Driver – Day Shift: DOT Yard Jockey Operator supports trailer movements at the InterChange Cold Storage Facility in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The driver may also perform local shuttles, trailer fueling, and other local warehouse-related moves as needed. The position requires monitoring reefer operation, fuel levels, and temperature compliance for dropped units, and reporting equipment condition issues to designated company staff. The driver must follow applicable federal, state, local, and company safety requirements; complete accurate paperwork, logbooks, and shipping documents; and maintain positive, professional relationships with customers, the public, and InterChange staff. The role involves a regular 12-hour shift on a 14-day rotating schedule, including every other weekend. Some work on minor holidays may be expected. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- A high school degree is preferred.
- Current CDL-A with a driving record acceptable to the company's insurance carrier.
- Current Medical Examiner's Certificate.
- Ability to lift and carry at least 75 pounds at shoulder height.
- Ability to read and write well enough to understand and complete required documentation, shipping forms, road signs, and other written communications.
- Ability to enter and exit a truck cab safely and repeatedly during the work shift.
- Ability to crank landing gear, operate a fifth-wheel release, and connect air and electrical lines repeatedly during work shifts.
- Ability to secure loads using provided straps and other equipment.
- Ability to repeatedly open and close trailer and shipping-container doors weighing 120 to 350 pounds.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and physical.
- Applicants must complete an application at www.interchangeco.com/employment to be considered.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate assigned commercial motor vehicles in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Support local trailer movements at the InterChange Cold Storage Facility.
- Perform local shuttles, trailer fueling, and other local warehouse-related moves as needed.
- Conduct scheduled checks of reefer operation, fuel levels, and temperature compliance for dropped units.
- Communicate issues related to the condition of company trucks and trailers to designated company staff.
- Do not operate or permit operation of equipment that does not meet federal, state, or local standards.
- Complete, maintain, and submit required paperwork, logbooks, and shipping documents accurately and on schedule.
- Follow federal, state, local, and company safety rules and regulations.
- Maintain positive, appropriate, and productive relationships with customers, the general public, InterChange staff, and departments.
- Remain flexible and agreeable to a wide range of assignments while on duty.
- Perform assigned duties safely, quickly, and efficiently, and professionally support the company's growth, profitability, and success.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
