DOT Yard Jockey First Shift

Job Description:

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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Requirements:

High 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 may be required.

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