Yard Jockey

PRP LOGISTICS LLC•Plainfield, IN

1d•$25 - $26

About The Position

US 1 Shorthaul is hiring a full-time Yard Jockey to select and stage trailers for loading and transport. The role involves moving trailers in and out of docks with yard goats and operating a truck and trailer safely in busy industrial environments. It also includes equipment inspections, activity logs, safety checks, and completing trailer moves in the Catalyst Yard Management System. Occasional shuttle routes are required, including outside any particular season. The position is local, with no over-the-road travel, and drivers are home daily. Work is drop-and-hook only, with no freight handling. The position is available on day or night shifts. Day shift is 5:00 AM–5:00 PM; night shift is 5:00 PM–5:00 AM. The schedule rotates: Week 1 is Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday; Week 2 is Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The position is hourly and non-exempt. Hours worked over 40 in a one-week period qualify for overtime paid at time and a half.

Requirements

Class A CDL required.
At least 18 months of verifiable over-the-road experience within the past 5 years, including 12 months of similar experience within the past 3 years subject to FMCSA drug-testing rules under 49 CFR Part 40.
At least 12 months of verifiable over-the-road or trailer-spotting experience in the last 3 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 score below 90.
No preventable DOT accidents within the past 3 years.
Application must include a 10-year verifiable employment history with no employment gaps and no application falsifications.
Must pass pre-hire background and drug testing.
Must meet DOT compliance obligations, including medical card and drug/alcohol testing requirements.
No drug-related charges, prior failed or refused drug screens, or SAP programs.
No felony convictions within the past 7 years.
Must operate a commercial motor vehicle on public roads.
Attention to detail and good knowledge of industrial equipment.
Ability to operate a two-way radio.
Excellent hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness.
Good time-management skills and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Must understand and communicate in English.
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 the truck and trailer safely in busy industrial environments.
Regularly check equipment for faults or damage.
Ensure equipment complies with applicable guidelines, including weight restrictions.
Perform proper pre-trip and post-trip inspections and submit reports on truck condition.
Produce activity logs.
Follow guidelines for safety-sensitive functions within the yard.
Identify workplace safety hazards.
Request and complete trailer moves in the Yard Management System (Catalyst System).
Perform occasional shuttle routes.
Carry out other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.