Yard Jockey CDL

US Foods • Pittston, PA

3d • $25 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

US Foods is seeking a Yard Jockey with a CDL to join their team. This role is crucial for maintaining the flow of trailers and ensuring equipment is ready for daily operations. The position involves moving trailers between buildings, loading and unloading, staging trailers, and preparing them for backhauls. The Yard Jockey will also work with mechanics and attend required company meetings. This is a full-time position with a schedule of Sunday-Thursday, 1pm-9pm.

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

• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred

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
• Attend all required company meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401K
• life insurance
• strong safety culture
• excellent local leadership
• overtime compensation

What This Job Offers

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