Spotter

RJW Logistics Group•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Spotter moves empty and loaded trailers between docks and the yard, including transferring trailers between RJW locations when needed. The role directs incoming LTL drivers and outside carriers to appropriate trailer locations and dock doors, performs yard checks and weekly preventive-maintenance checks, and inspects and red-tags trailers or equipment that are out of service or defective. It also includes minor trailer work, such as repairs to mud flaps, marker lights, and turn signals. The employee must operate and maintain the spotter safely and perform other tasks assigned by a manager. The position requires a good driving record and a valid CDL with at least six months of experience. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. The employee must be able to communicate, read, and write in English; perform basic mathematical and reasoning tasks; and use business operating systems, internet, word-processing, and spreadsheet software. The role involves physical activity, including climbing in and out of the spotter and trailers, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Work may extend beyond eight continuous hours when required. The employee regularly works in an indoor or office environment and may occasionally encounter moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles; noise ranges from quiet to moderately loud. The position requires clear communication, concentration, accuracy, and the ability to work under stressful situations. Duties and requirements may change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

Good driving record.
Valid CDL driver's license with a minimum of six months of experience.
Ability to communicate, read, write, and speak English.
Ability to read and interpret business, professional, technical, or governmental materials; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions, identify root causes, and determine corrective actions.
Knowledge of business operating systems, internet software, word-processing software, and spreadsheet software.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and climb in and out of the spotter.
Ability to work beyond eight continuous hours when required.
Ability to work under stressful situations, maintain accuracy and concentration, and handle more than one task at a time.
Corrected 20/20 vision and ability to read and discern visual images on different media.
Ability to speak and communicate clearly over telephones.
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 between docks and the yard.
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 incoming LTL drivers and direct them where to place trailers.
Communicate with outside carriers and direct them to the appropriate dock doors.
Conduct yard checks.
Perform weekly preventive-maintenance checks on the spotter.
Inspect trailers and defective equipment and red-tag items that are out of service.
Work on trailers, including mud flaps, marker lights, and turn signals.
Drive and maintain the spotter and hook up trailers for movement between docks and the yard.
Transfer trailers between RJW locations when needed.
Work safely and perform other tasks assigned by a manager.