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Yard Jockey

RJ Davis Company, Inc.
Shippensburg, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2025 CLOSED ON 1/20/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Jockey position at RJ Davis Company, Inc.?

RJ Davis is NOW hiring Experienced CDL-A and non CDL-A Jockey driver at out Shippensburg, PA location

Position requires 1 year of jockey experience.

Schedule:

Wednesday 11pm to 5am

Thur thru Sat 5pm to 5am

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Yard jockey is responsive to the Yard Manager or Plant Manager regarding the movement of containers to facilitate the needs of the warehouse in sorting and processing material for shipment or storage or storage. Yard jockey is responsible for timely movements and thorough knowledge of on-hand inventory and positioning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible to maintain a neat and orderly storage lot oriented toward maximizing efficiency in servicing the plant needs.
  • Operate Yard Truck in a safe manner during numerous moves involving loaded and empty trailers.
  • Drive and operate vehicle under 15 mph in and around the yard and storage lot.
  • Enter and exit back of the jockey truck while performing each move.
  • Navigate narrow steps off and on the Jockey truck while performing each move.
  • Attach and detach airlines and light cords before and after each move.
  • Must function and interact on a daily basis with plant personnel and comply with plant safety requirements.
  • Communicate with 2-way radio and hand-held computer with dispatch, operations and plant personnel.
  • Crank trailer landing legs up and down.
  • Opening and closing trailer doors.
  • Responsible for keeping accurate and neat records for payroll and DOT reports.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Hourly, based on experience

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Safety equipment provided

Trucking Driver Type:

  • Company driver

Trucking Route:

  • Local

Experience:

  • Driving: 1 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • CDL A Preferred but not REQUIRED

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24

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