Class A CDL Yard Jockey - Night Shift

US Foods • Oklahoma City, OK

10d • Onsite

About The Position

US Foods is seeking a Class A CDL Yard Jockey for the night shift. This role is crucial for maintaining the smooth operation of our distribution center by managing trailer movements and ensuring equipment readiness. As a Yard Jockey, you will communicate with dispatch, move trailers, stage them for drivers, and prepare them for backhauls. You will also work closely with mechanics to ensure all equipment is in optimal condition for the next day's deliveries. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and the opportunity to build a career with a leading foodservice company that values its employees and promotes from within.

Requirements

• Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications
• Minimum of six months Class A commercial driving experience preferred
• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations
• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required
• Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Dispatcher/Router for truck/trailer and door assignments
• Keep assigned equipment coupled
• Move trailers between buildings as directed by Router or Warehouse Supervisor
• Load, unload, or merge loads between environments
• Stage shuttle trailers nightly for shuttle drivers
• Set up trailers for backhaul with tractor and empty pallets
• Place backhauls in correct door to be unloaded by warehouse
• Make sure all equipment is paired and ready for next day's deliveries
• Work with mechanics nightly
• Attend all required company meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed