Yard Jockey- Requires CDL

Hale Trailer•Baltimore, MD

9d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc. has an immediate opening for an experienced Yard Jockey with a CDL A license at its Baltimore, Maryland branch. The role performs yard utility functions and basic mechanical and maintenance tasks, supporting the Service Department and shop operations. Work includes staging and moving trailers, operating a forklift, maintaining equipment and facilities, and keeping the yard and surrounding property safe and orderly. The position involves outdoor work in varying weather conditions and requires compliance with company policies and applicable DOT, OSHA, and other governmental standards and regulations.

Requirements

Meaningful or practical work experience as a yard jockey and/or CDL driver.
Current CDL Class A license and current medical certification.
At least 2 years of trailer-driving experience, with no accidents, suspensions, or moving violations in the past 3 years.
Strong knowledge of the safe handling and operation of trailers, tractors, containers, field offices, forklifts, power jacks, lift gates, power tools, trailer parts, and supplies.
Basic mechanical and/or facility maintenance experience.
Good communication skills, high motivation, and a positive attitude.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to adhere to all company policies, including safety policies.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and stand, bend, and climb as needed for extended periods.
Must pass a standard pre-employment drug test and physical.

Responsibilities

Perform yard utility functions, including staging trailers, bringing trailers into the shop for repairs, and parking trailers for customer pickups in coordination with the Service Department schedule and supervisors.
Assist technicians and shop personnel with moving equipment, trailers, or materials as needed.
Safely operate a forklift to stack and unstack 20-foot and 40-foot containers and deck and undeck up to a triple stack of flatbed trailers.
Perform routine inspections of yard equipment and report maintenance needs.
Perform general facility maintenance, including minor repairs, building upkeep, and equipment maintenance.
Ensure all containers and trailers are safely and securely parked at the end of each day.
Maintain order and cleanliness of the yard, shop, and surrounding property.
Support snow removal, landscaping, and seasonal facility maintenance tasks.
Work outdoors at times in varying weather conditions.
Perform tasks efficiently, accurately, professionally, and safely in accordance with company policies and applicable standards and regulations.