Shop Helper/Yard Jockey- Robert, LA
About The Position
Transport Refrigeration Services is hiring a Shop Helper for its fleet service shop in Robert, Louisiana. The role supports shop operations by washing trailers, moving and backing semi-trailers with a yard truck, maintaining shop and service areas, fueling company equipment, and operating vehicles and machinery. Candidates should be self-motivated, hardworking, safety-minded, and team-focused. The position requires an unrestricted driver’s license, completion of specified yard truck and forklift courses, and the ability to work varied schedules and overtime when needed. Applicants must pass a post-offer background check and drug screen.
Requirements
- Be flexible to work varied schedules and overtime when needed.
- Maintain a professional appearance and a respectful, team-focused attitude.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic and motivation to complete work properly.
- Successfully pass a post-offer background check and drug screen.
- Be committed to workplace safety.
- Have basic computer skills for work orders and time tracking.
- Be proficient in safely operating a yard truck, forklift, and shop truck.
- Hold an unrestricted driver’s license.
- Successfully complete a 40-hour Yard Truck Driving Course.
- Successfully complete a Forklift Certification Course.
Nice To Haves
- Previous truck driving experience.
- Previous yard jockey or spotter experience.
Responsibilities
- Wash trailers, both interior and exterior, for external customers.
- Move and back up semi-trailers using the yard truck.
- Maintain a clean shop, wash bay, and fuel island.
- Fuel company equipment.
- Operate various vehicles and machinery.
- Follow all company and customer policies.
- Handle additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
- Employer contributions to a health savings account on a bi-weekly basis.
- Employer-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company match after one year.
- Paid time off that starts accruing on day one.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
