Yard Jockey

PRP LOGISTICS LLC•Jeffersonville, IN

About The Position

US 1 Shorthaul is hiring a full-time Yard Jockey to efficiently and accurately select and stage trailers for loading and transport. The role involves moving trailers in and out of docks with yard goats and maneuvering trucks and trailers safely in busy industrial environments. The position is drop-and-hook only, involves no freight handling or over-the-road work, and offers daily home time. Occasional shuttle routes are required. The position is available on a day shift from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM or a night shift from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM. The rotating schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday in week one, followed by Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in week two. This is a non-exempt, hourly role. Hours worked over 40 in a one-week period qualify for overtime at time and a half. US 1 Shorthaul provides short-division logistics services throughout 48 states, using supply chain management technology and an efficiency-driven process to provide tailored customer solutions. The company states its work is guided by integrity, experience, and safety.

Requirements

Class A CDL required.
At least 18 months of verifiable over-the-road experience in the past five years, including 12 months within the past three years of similar experience subject to FMCSA drug-testing rules under 49 CFR Part 40.
At least 12 months of verifiable over-the-road or trailer-spotting experience within the past three years; local experience may substitute for over-the-road experience.
Experience backing 48- to 53-foot trailers, including in tight spaces and to dock doors.
Consent to a Clearinghouse query.
PSP below 90.
No preventable DOT accidents within the past three years.
A 10-year verifiable employment history with no gaps; application must not contain falsifications.
Pass pre-hire background and drug testing.
Meet DOT compliance obligations, including medical-card and drug/alcohol-testing requirements.
No drug-related charges, past failed drug screens, past refused drug screens, or SAP programs.
No felony convictions within the past seven years.
Ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle on public roads.
Attention to detail.
Good knowledge of industrial equipment.
Ability to operate a two-way radio.
Excellent hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness.
Good time-management skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; understanding and communicating in English is required.
Team-player attitude.
Ability to read, understand, and demonstrate safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

Correctly move trailers in and out of docks using yard goats.
Maneuver trucks and trailers safely in busy industrial environments.
Regularly check equipment for faults or damage.
Ensure equipment complies with applicable guidelines, including weight restrictions.
Complete proper pre-trip and post-trip inspections and submit reports indicating truck condition.
Produce activity logs.
Follow safety-sensitive-function guidelines related to job responsibilities in the yard.
Identify workplace safety hazards.
Request and complete trailer moves in the Yard Management System (Catalyst System).
Perform occasional shuttle routes.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.