Jockey Driver

E. Armata Inc.•New York, NY

2d•$24

About The Position

Responsibilities: • Checks with supervisor promptly at the start of the shift for day assigned schedule. • Reviews and tracks truck temperature and fuel logs • Performs safety inspections of the yard horse and trailer according to DOT regulations • Maintains communication with supervisor on truck rotations via radio • Conducts inspections of all trucks once parked by the bay to ensure they are chocked securely • Moves trailers safely and accurately as requested by the manager • Checks trailer temperature periodically while on shift • Communicates with supervisors on temperature and fuel discrepancies • Reports any issues on the yard such as traffic obstacles or hazards, accidents, etc. • Ensures all reefers are in "ON" mode when backed into a loading bay • Performs general housekeeping duties in the work area as needed • Attaches empty trailers to "Yard Tractor" and transports them to the appropriate loading dock door. • Secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift

Requirements

CDL Class A License
Valid DOT Medical Card
A minimum of 2 years experience working as a Yard Jockey or Switcher
Three (3) years DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations/accidents
Must know how to operate a 10-speed tractor and stick shift/double clutch Mack truck
Must have the availability to work overtime hours, weekends, and holidays

Nice To Haves

Experience using a yard horse (preferred, but not required)

Responsibilities

Checks with supervisor promptly at the start of the shift for day assigned schedule.
Reviews and tracks truck temperature and fuel logs
Performs safety inspections of the yard horse and trailer according to DOT regulations
Maintains communication with supervisor on truck rotations via radio
Conducts inspections of all trucks once parked by the bay to ensure they are chocked securely
Moves trailers safely and accurately as requested by the manager
Checks trailer temperature periodically while on shift
Communicates with supervisors on temperature and fuel discrepancies
Reports any issues on the yard such as traffic obstacles or hazards, accidents, etc.
Ensures all reefers are in "ON" mode when backed into a loading bay
Performs general housekeeping duties in the work area as needed
Attaches empty trailers to "Yard Tractor" and transports them to the appropriate loading dock door.
Secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift