What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Jockey - Requires CDL position at Hale Trailer?
Yard Jockey – Requires CDL
Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc is a multi-location, full-service trailer dealership with an immediate opening at its Portland, ME branch. We are looking for a Yard Jockey to join our team of trailer professionals. This is a great career opportunity if you enjoy a dynamic, fast paced work environment.
The Company offers competitive compensation and excellent medical, vision & dental benefits, paid holidays and vacation, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a matching 401k plan
Responsibilities:
- Move a variety of trailers in tight spaces.
- Assist with decking and un-deck flatbeds and containers as needed.
- Make drayage/delivery runs in branch service area.
- Ensure all containers and trailers are safely and securely parked at the end of each day with no risk exposure.
- Perform tasks in an efficient, timely, accurate, professional, and safe manner in accordance with all Company policies, DOT, OSHA and other governmental standards and regulations.
- Other tasks as required.
Requirements:
- Current CDL Class A license.
- Meet all State licensing and/or certifications requirements.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years trailer driving experience with no accidents, suspensions or moving violations for past 3 years.
- Must have yard jockey experience.
- Must have forklift experience, not limited to the decking and un-decking flats.
- Must have a strong knowledge regarding the safe handling and operation of, not limited to, trailers, tractors, containers, field offices, forklifts, refrigeration units, sliding axles and lift gates.
- Must present a professional, highly motivated, positive, results oriented, problem-solving attitude.
- Must have good communication skills.
- Must be able to work independently in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
- Must pass standard pre-employment testing.