Yard Jockey - 3rd Shift

Job Summary
Join our dynamic team as a Yard Jockey, where you will play a vital role in efficiently maneuvering and positioning trailers within the yard to support seamless logistics operations. Your expertise in truck driving, coupled with your ability to handle various trailer types, will ensure safe and timely movement of freight across our facility. This position offers an energetic environment where your skills directly contribute to maintaining smooth supply chain flow and operational excellence. This is a 2nd shift position (3:00pm - 12:00am). Bilingual candidates strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate yard trucks and tractor-trailers with manual transmission to move freight within the yard and connect/disconnect trailers.
• Load, unload, and position a variety of trailer types including refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, tankers, dump trucks, roll-off trucks, and other freight carriers.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections on yard trucks and trailers to ensure safety standards are met.
• Assist with trailer swaps, repositioning, and staging for delivery or pickup routes.
• Use forklift or other equipment as needed to load or unload freight from trailers.
• Follow route driving procedures for delivery drivers when transporting trailers to designated locations.
• Maintain accurate logs of trailer movements, inspections, and any incidents or discrepancies encountered during shifts.

Skills

• Proven experience driving commercial vehicles with manual transmissions in a yard or delivery setting.
• Familiarity with operating refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, tankers, dump trucks, and roll-off trucks.
• Strong knowledge of load & unload procedures for various freight types.
• Ability to perform precise trailer coupling/uncoupling and maneuvering in tight yard spaces.
• Skilled in using forklift equipment for freight handling when necessary.
• Excellent driving skills with a focus on safety and compliance with transportation regulations.
• Experience with route driving and delivery operations preferred for those supporting route-based tasks. This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to showcase their truck driving expertise while ensuring efficient yard operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment that values safety, precision, and teamwork, we want to hear from you!

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $22