Yard Jockey, CDL

US Foods • Tracy, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

US Foods is seeking a Yard Jockey to join their team. This role involves communicating with dispatch, moving trailers, loading/unloading, staging trailers, and preparing them for backhauls. The Yard Jockey will also work with mechanics and attend company meetings. This is a great opportunity to build a career with a leading foodservice company that offers internal growth and a strong safety culture.

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 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

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

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401K
• life insurance
• strong safety culture
• excellent local leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED