Yard Jockey CDL

US Foods • Pittston, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

US Foods is seeking a Yard Jockey CDL to join their team. This role is crucial to the company's operations, involving the movement and management of trailers and loads between buildings, ensuring equipment readiness for deliveries, and working with dispatchers and mechanics. US Foods, one of the largest food distributors, emphasizes continuous growth, internal promotion, and excellent training programs. The company is committed to a strong safety culture and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Drivers are valued as key members of the US Foods team, expected to demonstrate integrity and reliability while building customer relationships. The company offers a comprehensive "Total Rewards" package to its associates.

Requirements

• Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications
• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of six months commercial driving experience preferred
• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Dispatcher/Router for truck/trailer and door assignments
• Keep assigned equipment coupled
• Move trailers between buildings as directed by Router or Warehouse Supervisor
• Load, unload, or merge loads between environments
• Stage shuttle trailers nightly for shuttle drivers
• Set up trailers for backhaul with tractor and empty pallets
• Place backhauls in correct door to be unloaded by warehouse
• Make sure all equipment is paired and ready for next day's deliveries.
• Work with mechanics nightly
• Must attend all required company meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401K
• life insurance
• strong safety culture
• excellent local leadership
• excellent training programs
• continuous improvement focus
• overtime compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees