Non CDL Local Yard Spotter

PRP LOGISTICS LLC•Town of Charlton, NY

7d•$26 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

US 1 Shorthaul is seeking a Yard Jockey (Spotter) to join their team. This full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position involves moving trailers within the yard, performing drop and hook operations, conducting yard audits, and ensuring proper vehicle inspections. The role requires adherence to safety guidelines and may involve other duties assigned by management. This position offers home daily and no over-the-road (OTR) travel.

Requirements

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 (YMS)
Attention to detail
Understanding and communicating in the English language is a requirement
Experience backing 48' to 53' trailers (including in tight spaces and to dock doors)
Minimum of 12 months of over the road or trailer spotting, verifiable experience in the last 3 years
This position must pass pre-hire background and drug test

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL (preferred)
If applicable, Class A CDL requirements (in addition to the requirements listed above): 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
May substitute local for over-the-road experience

Responsibilities

Correctly move trailers in and out of dock with yard goats
Responsible for drop and hook
Accurately perform yard audits at end of shift
Proper pre- and post-trip inspections and submitting reports indicating truck conditions
Adhere to guidelines of safety-sensitive functions pertaining to job responsibilities within yard
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management