Yard Jockey (Full Time)
About The Position
Safely handle and maneuver tractors, trailers, and other large equipment in the yard to support loading and unloading operations. Perform inspections of yard and dock equipment before and after shifts, and load, unload, and secure freight using appropriate equipment and materials. Set up, break down, and hook trailers safely, and perform dockworker duties as requested. The role involves working outdoors in varied weather conditions, monitoring the yard for unsafe drivers and non-employees, and communicating with dock supervision, Line Haul drivers, and Fleet Services personnel. Regular attendance is required. Duties may include other assigned tasks based on operational, safety, and other needs. The position requires frequent physical activity, including lifting and moving at least 70 pounds, standing, walking, handling freight, twisting, turning, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, sitting, climbing, and balancing. The work environment may involve moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, high or precarious places, hazardous materials, varied weather, and noise levels ranging from quiet to loud.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be at least 17 years of age.
- A valid CDL and acceptable MVR are required if driving on public roads.
- If a CDL holder, must be registered with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
- Stable work history.
- Ability to operate a forklift weighing 7,500 pounds.
- Ability to push or pull a loaded pallet jack and/or hand truck with a minimum load of 70 pounds.
- Ability to lift approximately 70 pounds or more when required by the essential functions of the job.
- Ability to drop, hook, and couple trailers, including cranking landing gear, pulling a fifth-wheel pin requiring approximately 65 pounds of pressure, and maneuvering a trailer dolly.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including standing, lifting, twisting, turning, climbing, and other tasks described in the posting.
- Ability to comply with company policies, rules, procedures, and Code of Conduct.
- Ability to interact well with others and work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to work under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
- Ability to read, interpret, and comply with written information, including safety rules, procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, with strong comprehension and concentration and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen; may be subject to random drug and/or alcohol tests and a criminal history background check.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the transportation industry is a plus, but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Safely handle and maneuver tractors, trailers, and other large equipment in the yard to facilitate loading and unloading.
- Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections of yard and dock equipment.
- Cube, load, and unload freight using a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, or by hand.
- Secure freight to prevent damage or shifting in transit using blocking and bracing, load bars, straps, dunnage, and air bags.
- Set up, break down, and hook trailers safely.
- Ensure pup trailers have their tilt bars lowered before freight is loaded.
- Raise and lower landing gear.
- Monitor the yard for unsafe drivers and non-employees and notify management.
- Perform dockworker duties as requested.
- Communicate with dock supervision, Line Haul drivers, and Fleet Services personnel.
- Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
