Spotter/ Yard Jockey

Ace Hardware•La Crosse, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

PART TIME - Yard Jockey/ Spotter 2nd shift- Afternoons; Monday- Thursday 4:00pm- 8:00pm. Performs a complete safety and mechanical check of the Yard truck and trailers to be moved. Climbs up into cab, drives to trailers, backs up to the trailer, raises 5th wheel, makes connections, climbs down to remove wheel chock, climb up into cab and drives away. Backs the trailer into the designed spot, disconnects the trailer, installs chocks. Drives forklift to make up cross dock loads. Roles could include spotting, docking, trailer stripping, and cross docking freight. Perform housekeeping duties, keep floors clean, and keep work areas neat and clean.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability and willingness to work non-traditional shifts and hours, overtime when needed.
CDL A Certification
Hazmat and Doubles endorsements
Minimum 1 year driving tractor/trailer combinations
Knowledge of DOT regulations on equipment standards and inspections

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Performs a complete safety and mechanical check of the Yard truck and trailers to be moved.
Climbs up into cab, drives to trailers, backs up to the trailer, raises 5th wheel, makes connections, climbs down to remove wheel chock, climb up into cab and drives away.
Backs the trailer into the designed spot, disconnects the trailer, installs chocks.
Drives forklift to make up cross dock loads.
Roles could include spotting, docking, trailer stripping, and cross docking freight.
Perform housekeeping duties, keep floors clean, and keep work areas neat and clean.

Benefits

Weekly Pay
Paid Time Off Programs (incl. vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay)
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met).
Dock to Driver Program: Ace will pay for your CDL License and Training to provide a career path transition to a Driver position
Long-term Career Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Recognition Program
Merchandise Discounts on Top Brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and thousands more!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
Adoption cost reimbursement