Spotter 1

RJW Logistics Group•Romeoville, IL

About The Position

The Spotter moves empty and loaded trailers between docks and the yard, hooks up and moves trailers, and helps direct LTL drivers and outside carriers to appropriate yard or dock locations. The role includes operating and maintaining the spotter, inspecting trailers and equipment, performing routine checks, and transferring trailers between RJW locations when needed. The Spotter must work safely and may be assigned other duties by a manager. The position requires a valid CDL and at least six months of experience, a good driving record, and the ability to communicate effectively in English. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. The work involves physical activity, including climbing in and out of the spotter and trailers and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Employees may need to work more than eight continuous hours when required.

Requirements

Good driving record.
Valid CDL driver's license with at least six months of experience.
Ability to communicate, read, write, and speak English.
Ability to read and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions, identify root causes, and determine corrective actions.
Knowledge of business operating systems, internet software, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and climb in and out of the spotter.
Ability to activate phone systems using keyboards and buttons and communicate clearly over telephones.
Ability to work more than eight continuous hours when required and handle stressful situations while maintaining accuracy, concentration, and cognitive performance.
Ability to read and discern visual images on various media with 20/20 corrected vision.
Sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician, with no evidence of controlled-substance use.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Move empty and loaded trailers to and from docks.
Use landing gear to drop trailers.
Open and close swinging trailer doors and raise and lower roll-up doors.
Climb into trailers to identify freight.
Communicate with LTL drivers entering the yard and direct them where to place trailers.
Communicate to outside carriers which dock doors to use.
Conduct yard checks.
Perform weekly preventive maintenance checks on the spotter.
Inspect trailers and red-tag trailers or defective equipment that are out of service.
Work on trailers, including mud flaps, marker lights, and turn signals.
Drive and maintain the spotter, hook up trailers, and move them between docks and the yard.
Transfer trailers between RJW locations when needed.
Work in a safety-conscious manner.
Perform other tasks as assigned by a manager.