Yard Jockey

Estes Express Lines•Indianapolis, IN

2h•$28 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Safely maneuver tractors, trailers, and other large equipment in the yard to support freight loading and unloading. Inspect yard and dock equipment before and after shifts, handle freight using powered and manual equipment, and secure loads to prevent damage or shifting during transit. The role includes setting up, breaking down, and hooking trailers; adjusting landing gear and pup-trailer tilt bars; monitoring yard safety; and performing dockworker duties as requested. The employee communicates with dock supervisors, line-haul drivers, and Fleet Services personnel and is expected to attend work regularly and perform other assigned duties as operational, safety, or other needs require. This position involves outdoor work in varying weather conditions and exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and potentially high or precarious places and hazardous materials. The employee must be able to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting and moving of at least 70 pounds, standing, walking, handling and reaching, bending, climbing, and other physical activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be at least 17 years old.
A valid CDL and acceptable MVR are required if driving on public roads.
CDL holders must be registered with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Ability to operate a 7,500-pound forklift.
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 if required by the essential functions of the job.
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.
Ability to perform physical activities including standing, lifting, twisting, turning, and climbing.
Ability to comply with company policies, rules, procedures, and Code of Conduct.
Ability to interact well with others and work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to work under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
Ability to read, interpret, and comply with written information and documents, including safety rules, operations and procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions; maintain comprehension and concentration and meet deadlines.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and 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.

Responsibilities

Safely handle and maneuver tractors, trailers, and other large equipment to facilitate loading and unloading in the yard.
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 the tilt bar on pup trailers is lowered before loading freight.
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.