Yard Jockey

Mr. Greens Produce • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a motivated Night Yard Jockey to join our team in Austin! This is a Full Time Schedule position.

Requirements

• Must be 21+ years old.
• 1 year of box truck driving experience (16 to 26 foot).
• Available to work weekends.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to learn proper selection procedures, shipping and receiving techniques, computerized inventory procedures and safe operating techniques of manual or motor driven pallet jacks, forklifts, and hand trucks.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Preferred in English and Spanish.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Understanding of managerial, administrative, and technical practices and procedures for a successful vehicle maintenance program.
• Review trucks documents, registration, DOT annually, insurance card and accident procedures, inspections etc.

Responsibilities

• Follow company Policy and procedures while driving commercial vehicles.
• Preparing and maintaining a report of the daily activities.
• Ensure all trucks comply with the DOT standards and proper documentation.
• All repairs’ procedures must comply with OSHA regulations.
• Effective and respectful communication with all personnel.
• Communicate with dispatchers.
• Ensure that all vehicles Preventive maintenance are completed in a timely manner and reporting defective equipment.
• Continue to work on Whip Around and cooperate to help capture all repair information to work orders including the three C’s (compliant, cause and correction).
• Report all gas usage to Fleet Manager and Transportation Manager.
• Be able to perform all yard jockey’s duties including mileage and hour reports.
• Move trucks into dock doors.
• Conduct routine yard checks.
• Assist with loading trucks on a nightly basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed