Yard Jockey

PRP LOGISTICS LLC•Baytown, TX

1d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

US 1 Shorthaul is seeking a Yard Jockey (Switcher) to move trailers in and out of docks using yard goats. This role is responsible for drop and hook operations, performing yard audits, and conducting pre- and post-trip inspections. The Yard Jockey must adhere to safety guidelines within the yard and may be assigned other duties by management. This is a part-time, non-exempt (hourly) position with an overnight shift, offering no Over-The-Road (OTR) travel and ensuring home daily.

Requirements

Experience backing 48' to 53' trailers
Minimum of 12 months of over the road or trailer spotting experience in the last 3 years
This position must pass pre-hire background and drug test
Class A CDL (preferred)
If applicable, Class A CDL requirements (in addition to the requirements listed above): Minimum 18 months over-the-road experience in the past 5 years, of which 12 months must be within the past 3 years that is similar experience
May substitute local for over-the-road experience

Nice To Haves

Possess a team-player attitude
Ability to read, understand, and demonstrate safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
Understanding and communicating in the English language is a requirement
Ability to request and complete trailer moves in the Yard Management System (YMS)
Attention to detail

Responsibilities

Correctly move trailers in and out of dock with yard goats
Responsible for drop and hook
Accurately perform yard audits at end of shift
Proper pre- and post-trip inspections and submitting reports indicating truck conditions
Adhere to guidelines of safety-sensitive functions pertaining to job responsibilities within yard
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management