Yard Jockey

Estes Express Lines•Morrisville, NC

1d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Jockey safely maneuvers tractors, trailers, and other large equipment to support loading and unloading operations in the yard. The role includes inspecting yard and dock equipment before and after shifts; handling freight with forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, or by hand; and securing freight against damage or shifting using blocking and bracing, load bars, straps, dunnage, and airbags. The employee sets up, breaks down, and hooks trailers, lowers pup-trailer tilt bars before loading, and raises and lowers landing gear. The role also involves monitoring the yard for unsafe drivers and non-employees, communicating with dock supervision, line-haul drivers, and Fleet Services personnel, and performing dockworker duties as requested. Regular attendance is required. Duties may include other tasks assigned to meet operational, safety, and other needs. The position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions and may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, hazardous materials, high or precarious places, and noise ranging from quiet to loud. The employee must be capable of performing the listed physical and operational duties, with reasonable accommodations where applicable. Night and weekend shifts may be required.

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 MVR are required if driving on public roads.
CDL holders must be registered with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Stable work history.
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 when required by essential job functions.
Ability to perform physical activities including standing, walking, lifting, twisting, turning, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, sitting, and climbing or balancing.
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 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, operating and procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, with strong comprehension and concentration and the ability to meet deadlines.
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.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Safely 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 to prevent damage and shifting in transit using blocking and bracing, load bars, straps, dunnage, and airbags.
Set up, break down, and hook trailers safely.
Ensure pup-trailer tilt bars are 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 with dock supervision, line-haul drivers, and Fleet Services personnel.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.