DC Yard Jockey
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY: The DC Yard Jockey transports trailers to the correct location both in DC yard as well as the off-site locations; safely and accurately. The yard jockey position will transfer trailers from one truck to another and may be responsible for directing drivers entering and exiting the yard. Most importantly, keep in line with the company’s core values of respect, teamwork, quality, and ingenuity. DC Yard Jockey will be cross trained in other departments as needed and may be asked to carry out special projects. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Repetitively lifting up to 50 lbs. Transports trailers, full or empty, to or from locations in the yard or off-site extension of DC storage. Applies seals to trailers signifying outbound trailer, staged trailers, and empty trailers. Maintains a clean and orderly trailer yard. Conducts regular inspections of incoming and outgoing equipment; cleaning, maintaining, and reporting damage of equipment daily. Trained and willing to work in the DC for hired on/assigned department when not moving equipment. Performs safety checks. Assists in daily cleanup duties. Performs manual or physical job duties, based upon DC needs. ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Requirements
- Minimum age 18
- Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- A valid state driver’s license is required with a clean driving record for a minimum of 3 years
- Communicate effectively through reading and writing comprehension
- Work well with numbers
- Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner with dispatchers, coworkers, and supervisors
- Commitment to safety rules and procedures
- Availability to work a flexible schedule with mandatory overtime, when scheduled
- Adhere to all company policies, including safety rules
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and must work well with numbers
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job, i.e. repetitive walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stretching, and climbing up and down step ladder for duration of shift and overtime when scheduled
- Must be able to repetitively lift, push, pull and carry 50 lbs. for duration of shift and overtime when scheduled
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Required to work indoor in a non-climate-controlled environment
Responsibilities
- Transports trailers to the correct location both in DC yard as well as the off-site locations safely and accurately
- Transfer trailers from one truck to another
- Direct drivers entering and exiting the yard
- Apply seals to trailers signifying outbound trailer, staged trailers, and empty trailers
- Maintain a clean and orderly trailer yard
- Conduct regular inspections of incoming and outgoing equipment; cleaning, maintaining, and reporting damage of equipment daily
- Perform safety checks
- Assist in daily cleanup duties
- Perform manual or physical job duties, based upon DC needs
Benefits
- Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
- And more!
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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
