Yard Jockey - Part Time Home Daily!
About The Position
US 1 Shorthaul is hiring a part-time Yard Jockey (Switcher) to move trailers in and out of the dock using yard goats. The position works Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and is described as an overnight shift position. It is a non-exempt, hourly role paid weekly. There is no over-the-road travel, and the position is home daily. The job involves drop-and-hook work and does not require freight handling. US 1 Shorthaul provides short-division logistics services throughout 48 states, using supply chain management technology to provide efficiency-driven solutions. The company states that it offers more than 20 benefits but does not list them in the posting. US 1 Shorthaul is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes applicants including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Experience backing 48- to 53-foot trailers.
- At least 12 months of over-the-road or trailer-spotting experience within the last 3 years.
- Pass a pre-hire background check and drug test.
- Have a team-player attitude.
- Be able to read, understand, and demonstrate safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Understand and communicate in English.
- Be able to request and complete trailer moves in the Yard Management System (YMS).
- Have attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Class A CDL preferred.
- For applicants with a Class A CDL, the posting lists a requirement of at least 18 months of over-the-road experience in the past 5 years, including 12 months within the past 3 years in similar experience; local experience may substitute for over-the-road experience.
Responsibilities
- Move trailers in and out of the dock using yard goats.
- Perform drop-and-hook work.
- Accurately perform yard audits at the end of each shift.
- Complete proper pre-trip and post-trip inspections and submit reports indicating truck conditions.
- Follow safety guidelines for safety-sensitive functions within the yard.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Benefits
- The company states it offers more than 20 benefits, but does not specify them.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
