Yard Spotter

Best Warehousing & Transportation Center Inc•Albany, NY

9d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Red Baron Transportation, a division of BWT Logistics, is seeking a dependable, safety-focused CDL Yard Jockey / Spotter for its Albany, New York operation. The role safely moves and positions trailers throughout the yard to support warehouse and transportation operations, maintain efficient yard flow, and support dock operations while complying with company safety standards. The position operates on a rotating two-week schedule from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM: Thursday through Sunday in Week 1 and Friday through Sunday in Week 2. Pay is $25.00 to $27.00 per hour. Medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid holidays, and PTO are available after 90 days. Steel-toe boots are required; BWT Logistics provides additional PPE as needed. Advancement opportunities are available within RBT/BWT Logistics.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL.
Current DOT Medical Card.
At least 3 years of relevant transportation, yard spotting, or commercial driving experience.
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Registration with the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks.
Experience operating yard tractors and commercial vehicles.
Strong commitment to safety and compliance.
Ability to safely operate a yard truck or spotter tractor and maneuver in confined areas.
Ability to position trailers at dock doors and staging locations.
Ability to perform equipment inspections and identify maintenance concerns.
Understanding of air brakes, trailer coupling systems, and dock procedures.
Understanding of yard safety protocols and traffic flow; ability to work safely around forklifts, dock equipment, and pedestrian traffic.
Commitment to recognizing and reporting unsafe conditions and consistently using required PPE.
Effective communication skills and ability to understand and follow yard instructions and hand signals.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Reliable attendance and punctuality; strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to prioritize trailer movements efficiently to support operations.
Steel-toe boots are required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Yard Jockey, Yard Spotter, or CDL Driver.
Experience using Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs).
Basic mechanical troubleshooting knowledge.
Experience working in warehouse, distribution, or logistics environments.

Responsibilities

Safely move loaded and empty trailers between dock doors, staging areas, drop lots, and outbound lanes.
Position trailers accurately at designated dock doors and relocate empty trailers to assigned yard locations.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of yard tractors and equipment.
Verify the proper operation of lights, brakes, radios, and coupling systems.
Ensure trailers are properly aligned, secured, and chocked when required.
Communicate with warehouse personnel, supervisors, security, and drivers.
Monitor yard conditions and promptly report hazards, damaged equipment, or unsafe behaviors.
Maintain accurate trailer movement and location records using yard management systems or logs.
Follow yard traffic patterns, safety rules, OSHA requirements, and company policies.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Prioritize trailer movements based on business needs.