Truck Spotter

C&Y Global • Harvey, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Truck Spotter operates tractor-trailers and moves trailers and containers around the facility, including to and from loading docks and designated parking areas. The role is full-time, with a 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Work is primarily outdoors and may involve exposure to the elements and inclement weather. Overtime is possible, and the position is based at one location with local routes and daily home time.

The spotter coordinates with shipping personnel and incoming truck drivers, follows safe work practices, and reports safety issues or needed repairs. Duties may also include loading or unloading trailers, performing yard checks, and handling other duties or special projects as assigned.

After 60 days, the company pays 100% of employee health, vision, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance. A 90-day probationary evaluation may make the employee eligible for a pay increase and the paid time off program. Other listed benefits include a 401(k) with matching, paid sick time, paid time off, and free Friday lunch.

Requirements

• Good driving history.
• Ability to pass a drug test, background check, and Motor Vehicle Check.
• Three years of heavy and tractor-trailer truck driving experience is preferred; three years of truck-driving experience is also listed as preferred.
• CDL A or Class D license is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience handling 20- to 40-foot containers.
• Clear Class A commercial driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tractor-trailer safely and efficiently.
• Pick up materials on flatbeds or in containers.
• Maintain log books and follow safety guidelines.
• Manually strap and unstrap flatbeds.
• Perform physical tasks related to truck and container operation.
• Move tractor-trailers to and from loading docks.
• Park loaded or empty trailers in designated areas.
• Load and unload trailers when needed.
• Perform yard checks.
• Report safety issues and repairs.
• Coordinate with shipping personnel and incoming truck drivers.
• Maintain safe work practices and work in varied environments, including inclement weather.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Company-paid health, vision, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance after 60 days.
• Potential monetary increase and eligibility for the Paid Time Off Program after a 90-day probationary evaluation.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching.
• Paid sick time.
• Paid time off.
• Free Friday lunch.

What This Job Offers

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