Shop Helper/Yard Jockey- Johnstown, NY

TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION INC • City of Johnstown, NY

9d • $26 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Transport Refrigeration Services is hiring a Shop Helper/Yard Jockey for its fleet service shop in Johnstown, New York. 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. Applicants should be self-motivated, safety-conscious, hardworking, and team-focused. The position pays $26.00–$28.00 per hour. The job shift is listed as “Any.”

Requirements

• Be flexible to work varied schedules and overtime when needed.
• Maintain a professional appearance and a respectful, team-focused attitude.
• Have a strong work ethic and motivation to complete work correctly.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment, 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 or yard jockey/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, made bi-weekly.
• Employer-paid basic life and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match after one year.
• PTO that starts accruing on day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed