DOT Yard Jockey
1st shift: Tuesday-Friday 5:00AM-3:30PM
$25.50/hour
Description of the Position:
Drives gasoline or diesel-powered tractors to transport and spot trailers at appropriate loading
docks and/or staging areas.
Responsibilities:
• Performs trailer movements by attaching drive unit to trailers to move to and from dock
doors for loading and unloading.
• Checks trailer lights and tires and inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submit
reports indicating truck condition.
• Monitors truck refrigeration units and may check temperature.
• Maintains an orderly lot and paperwork for trailer locations by performing daily yard checks.
• Checks empty trailers to ensure cleanliness.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and rules.
• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed.
• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.
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QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 1-year verifiable experience.
• Must be able to operate a yard truck safely. Forklift experience necessary. Class A CDL
license required.
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