Yard Jockey - Full time - Home Daily!

PRP LOGISTICS LLC

15d•Onsite

About The Position

US 1 Shorthaul is seeking a Yard Jockey (Switcher) to join their team. This full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position is responsible for moving trailers in and out of docks using yard goats, performing yard audits, conducting pre- and post-trip inspections, and managing drop and hook operations. The role requires adherence to safety guidelines within the yard and may involve other duties assigned by management. This position offers home daily, no OTR, and no freight handling.

Requirements

Experience backing 48' to 53' trailers (including to dock doors and in tight spaces)
Minimum of 12 months of verifiable, over the road or trailer spotting experience in the last 3 years
Minimum MVR requirements met
No preventable DOT accidents within the past 3 years
No application falsifications, application must include 10-year, verifiable employment history with no gaps in employment
This position must pass pre-hire background and drug test
No drug related charges, past failed drug screens, past refused drug screens, and no SAP programs
No felony convictions within the past 7 years
Class A CDL (preferred)
Minimum 18 months over-the-road experience in the past 5 years, of which 12 months must be within the past 3 years that is similar experience and subjected to the FMCSA's drug testing rules of 49 CFR Part 40
May substitute local for over-the-road experience
Clearinghouse query consent
PSP below 90

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL

Responsibilities

Correctly move trailers in and out of dock with yard goats
Accurately perform yard audits at end of shift
Proper pre- and post-trip inspections and submitting reports indicating truck conditions
Responsible for drop and hook
Adhere to guidelines of safety-sensitive functions pertaining to job responsibilities within yard
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management