What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Jockey - Driver Path position at Clemens Food Group?
We're hiring a Yard Jockey to safely move trailers around our facility — an ideal role for someone working toward a full-time driving position. If you’re dependable, detail-oriented, and eager to gain experience in a professional trucking environment, this is your opportunity to get your foot in the door.
What You’ll Do
It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.
What You’ll Do
- Move trailers in and out of loading docks and staging areas on site
- Perform pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure equipment safety
- Communicate with dispatch, loaders, and maintenance teams to keep operations running smoothly
- Learn and apply safety protocols and yard procedures
- Keep equipment clean and report any issues promptly
- Valid CDLA or a recent graduate of a CDL training program (or working toward it)
- Willingness to work outdoors and in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to operate equipment safely and responsibly
- Interest in gaining experience and growing into a full-time driving role
- Hands-on experience with professional trucking equipment
- Mentorship from experienced drivers and support teams
- Opportunities to transition into a driver role once training and experience requirements are met
- Stable schedule, competitive pay, and full benefits
It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.