Yard Spotter

Job Title:

Yard Spotter

Department:

Production & Skilled Trades

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Texas

City:

Houston

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under close supervision, this position is responsible for positioning truck tractors and trailers to ensure a safe and efficient operation by moving equipment to and from loading docks, maintenance bays and other designated areas. This position has the possibility to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends in addition to overtime; it requires full-time attendance.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Move and position equipment on company facilities according to operations and maintenance needs

• Perform other duties as required or assigned

• Observe all Company safety requirements

• Perform daily yard checks including inventory and counts

• Inspect truck equipment and gear for safe operation and compliance company regulations and procedures

Qualifications:

Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Minimum Qualification:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; or up to 1 year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of experience and education and a valid driver's license; ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed

Preferred Qualification:

• Ability to exercise discretion
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work both independently/autonomously
• Proficient active listening skills
• Proficient organizational skills
• Ability to fulfill physical requirements of the job including: lifting above 50 lbs.., bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling
Ability to wear appropriate work attire (protective gear/PPE).

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Maintenance, Safety, Transportation/Logistics

Job Opening ID:

00610254 Yard Spotter (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.