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Full-Time Jockey - TForce Freight

TForce FreightHouston, TX
Onsite

About The Position

A Freight Dock Jockey is to operate a terminal tractor also known as a yard jockey or yard dog and help move semi-trailers within a cargo yard or warehouse environment.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Physically Fit
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Good eyesight

Nice To Haves

  • 1 year of tractor-trailer experience

Responsibilities

  • Inspect containers.
  • Manage equipment.
  • Ensure the safe and smooth maneuvering of all trailers.
  • Completing trailer sanitation before reloading.
  • Moving equipment around the yard.
  • Notifies management of repairs that may need to be made.
  • Storing equipment in safe areas.
  • Conducts an inventory of equipment.

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Based on current job postings on Teal, the average Yard Dog salary in the US is approximately $50,000 per year, with a typical range of $43,000 to $57,000.
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