Yard Jockey
About The Position
US Foods is hiring a Yard Jockey CDL to coordinate and manage trailer movement in support of smooth logistics operations. The position works with Dispatchers, Warehouse Supervisors, and mechanics to maintain workflow and operational excellence. Duties include preparing equipment for nightly shuttle operations, moving trailers between buildings and environments, and staging trailers for backhaul and unloading. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., in Tampa, Florida. The advertised starting pay is $26.65 per hour; the expected base rate is $24.00–$28.00 per hour. Benefits are available beginning on day one.
Requirements
- Register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Hold a valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence, with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
- Read and communicate in English, including holding a conversation, understanding highway traffic signs and signals, responding to official inquiries, and entering information on reports and records.
- Lift, carry, push, pull, or lower 20 to 80+ pounds of product repetitively during each shift.
- Drive and work in inclement weather, with frequent stops (10 or more per shift).
- Continuously grasp and manipulate objects; frequently sit, stand, walk, drive, climb or balance, stoop or squat, kneel or bend, reach above the shoulder, twist, and use manual dexterity.
Nice To Haves
- At least six months of commercial driving experience.
- Ability to operate a manual transmission; may be required at specific locations.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate assignments with Dispatchers and work with mechanics regarding equipment needs.
- Ensure equipment is coupled, ready for use, and prepared for nightly shuttle operations.
- Safely relocate, load, and unload trailers between buildings and environments.
- Configure trailers for backhaul and position them for quick unloading.
- Attend required meetings and adapt to additional duties as necessary while maintaining a safe work environment.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Pre-tax spending accounts
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life insurance
- Overtime compensation, as applicable
- Retention bonus, as applicable
- Component pay based on cases, mileage, or stops, as applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
