Yard Jockey
About The Position
US 1 Shorthaul is seeking a Part-Time Yard Jockey (Spotter / Switcher) to join their team. This role involves moving trailers in and out of docks using yard goats, performing drop and hook operations, conducting yard audits, and completing pre- and post-trip inspections. The position requires adherence to safety guidelines and may involve other duties assigned by management. This is a non-exempt, hourly position paid weekly, with no Over The Road (OTR) travel or freight handling involved. The company emphasizes integrity, experience, and safety, utilizing technology for efficient logistics solutions.
Requirements
- Experience backing 48' to 53' trailers (including to dock doors and in tight spaces)
- Minimum of 12 months of over the road or trailer spotting verifiable experience in the last 3 years
- Minimum MVR requirements met
- No preventable DOT accidents within the past 3 years
- No application falsifications, application must include 10-year verifiable employment history with no gaps in employment
- This position must pass pre-hire background and drug test
- No drug related charges, past failed drug screens, past refused drug screens, and no SAP programs
- No felony convictions within the past 7 years
- Clearinghouse query consent
- PSP below 90
- Possess a team-player attitude
- Ability to read, understand, and demonstrate safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to request and complete trailer moves in the Yard Management System (YMS)
- Attention to detail
- Understanding and communicating in the English language is a requirement
Nice To Haves
- Class A CDL (preferred)
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
Benefits
- OVER 20 benefits!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
