Yard Spotter

BWT Logistics•Albany, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Red Baron Transportation, a division of BWT Logistics, is seeking a dependable and safety-focused CDL Yard Jockey / Spotter for its Albany, New York operation. The role safely moves trailers around the yard and positions equipment to support warehouse and transportation operations. It helps maintain efficient yard flow, supports dock operations, and ensures compliance with company safety standards. The position requires operating yard tractors and commercial vehicles, inspecting equipment, communicating with operations personnel, maintaining movement records, and following yard safety procedures. The available schedule options are Monday through Thursday or Thursday through Sunday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM. Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and schedule changes based on business needs is required. Pay is $25.00 to $26.00 per hour. Medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid holidays, and PTO are available after 90 days. Steel-toe boots are required; additional PPE is provided by BWT Logistics, with high-visibility vests and other site-required PPE also required.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL.
Current DOT Medical Card.
Minimum of 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.
Strong backing and maneuvering skills in confined areas.
Experience positioning 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.
Strong 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 consistent use of required PPE.
Effective communication with operations, warehouse personnel, drivers, and security personnel.
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.
Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and schedule changes based on business needs.
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.
Pull empty trailers from docks and relocate them to assigned yard locations.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of yard tractors and equipment.
Verify proper operation of lights, brakes, radios, and coupling systems.
Ensure trailers are properly aligned, secured, and chocked when required.
Communicate effectively with warehouse personnel, supervisors, security, and drivers.
Monitor yard conditions and promptly report hazards, damaged equipment, or unsafe behaviors.
Maintain accurate records of trailer movements and locations 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 to support operational efficiency.