Yard Jockey

Estes Express Lines•Greensboro, NC

9h•$26 - $30

About The Position

The Yard Jockey safely maneuvers tractors, trailers, and other large equipment in the yard to support freight loading and unloading. The role includes inspecting yard and dock equipment, handling freight with powered and manual equipment, securing loads to prevent damage or shifting, and safely setting up, breaking down, and connecting trailers. The employee also monitors the yard for unsafe drivers and non-employees, communicates with dock supervision, line-haul drivers, and Fleet Services, and performs dockworker duties as requested. Regular attendance is required, and employees may be assigned other duties based on operational, safety, or business needs. This position involves working outdoors in varying weather and around moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and potentially hazardous materials or elevated areas. Work may take place in a high-volume environment with tight time constraints and multiple priorities. The employee must be able to work independently or as part of a team and comply with company policies and safety procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be at least 17 years of age.
A valid CDL and acceptable motor vehicle record are required when driving on public roads.
CDL holders must be registered with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Stable work history.
Ability to operate a forklift rated as a 7,500-pound vehicle.
Ability to push or pull a loaded pallet jack and/or hand truck with a minimum load of 70 pounds.
Ability to lift approximately 70 pounds or more when required by the job's essential functions.
Ability to drop, hook, and couple trailers, including cranking landing gear, pulling a fifth-wheel pin requiring approximately 65 pounds of pressure, and maneuvering a trailer dolly.
Physical ability to stand, walk, lift, twist, turn, reach, handle objects, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, sit, climb, and balance.
Required vision abilities include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to interact well with others and work independently or in a team setting.
Ability to work under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
Ability to read, interpret, and comply with written materials such as safety rules, operating and procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, with strong comprehension and concentration and the ability to meet deadlines.
Must comply with company policies, rules, procedures, and Code of Conduct.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and may be subject to random drug and/or alcohol tests and a criminal history background check.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the transportation industry is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

Safely handle and maneuver tractors, trailers, and other large equipment in the yard to facilitate loading and unloading.
Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections of yard and dock equipment.
Cube, load, and unload freight using a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, or by hand.
Secure freight against damage and shifting in transit using blocking and bracing, load bars, straps, dunnage, and air bags.
Set up, break down, and hook trailers safely.
Ensure pup trailers have the tilt bar lowered before freight is loaded.
Raise and lower landing gear.
Monitor the yard for unsafe drivers and non-employees and notify management.
Perform dockworker duties as requested.
Communicate effectively with dock supervision, line-haul drivers, and Fleet Services personnel.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.