Yard Jockey

Intellisource Colorado • Fort Worth, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

IntelliSource is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Yard Jockey to support trailer movement and yard operations at a fast-paced distribution facility. The role safely moves, positions, and stages tractor-trailers throughout the property while coordinating with dock, warehouse, and transportation teams. The position may also include other facility-related duties as assigned. The contract is expected to begin immediately and continue through around December 31, 2026; final dates depend on business demands, and an extension may be possible based on mutual interest.

This safety-sensitive role requires the successful completion of post-offer criminal background screening and drug testing. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and provide documentary evidence of identity and employment eligibility within three business days of starting. The position may involve day, evening, or overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime depending on operational needs.

Requirements

• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• At least 2 years of Yard Jockey experience.
• At least 12 months of experience operating a tractor-trailer unit.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record and ability to meet company, customer, insurance, and regulatory driving requirements.
• Ability to safely maneuver and back tractor-trailers in confined or high-traffic areas.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal safety instructions.
• Ability to complete required records, logs, inspections, and DOT documentation.
• Ability to work independently and maintain dependable attendance.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation, including operating large powered equipment; repeatedly entering and exiting equipment; walking for extended periods; using ladders and stairs; bending, twisting, pulling, reaching, and stooping; visually inspecting equipment and surroundings; reading printed and electronic information; using a computer or mobile device; writing and completing forms; hearing equipment sounds and alarms; and observing people and activity in the work area.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying temperatures and weather, around moving vehicles and powered equipment, and on sloped, uneven, wet, icy, or slippery surfaces and in varying noise and visibility conditions.
• Successful completion of post-offer criminal background screening and drug testing.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide documentary evidence of identity and employment eligibility within three business days of the start date.

Nice To Haves

• Previous yard-driver, hostler, spotter, or trailer-movement experience.
• Experience in a distribution center, fulfillment center, transportation terminal, warehouse, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating a terminal tractor, yard hostler, yard jockey, or similar equipment.
• Familiarity with trailer-inventory systems, yard-management systems, or electronic tracking tools.
• Knowledge of DOT safety and equipment-inspection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tractor-trailer and yard equipment in accordance with company, customer, local, state, federal, and DOT requirements.
• Coordinate trailer movements with dock coordinators, warehouse leaders, and transportation personnel.
• Move and position trailers at designated dock doors, staging areas, and parking locations accurately and within operational timelines.
• Inspect trucks, tractors, and trailers, including pre-shift, post-shift, and routine inspections, to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in proper working condition.
• Maintain appropriate fuel levels and report equipment maintenance or repair needs.
• Check trailer inventory and verify trailer numbers, locations, and load status.
• Complete and maintain accurate records, inspection reports, logs, forms, and required DOT documentation.
• Couple and uncouple tractor-trailer equipment safely and correctly, and verify trailers are secured before and after movement.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment or products, accidents, and improper procedures to management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Communicate professionally with associates, supervisors, customers, suppliers, and operational partners.
• Follow established procedures and use sound judgment to resolve routine operational issues.
• Prioritize trailer movements according to dock schedules, shipping deadlines, and operational needs.
• Adapt to changing work demands, assignments, and facility priorities.
• Complete additional job-related duties throughout the facility as assigned.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Overtime potential.
• Potential for contract engagement extension based on mutual interest.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed