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Yard Jockey

Seneca Tank
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026
Summary

The incumbent is responsible for organizing the yard, driving tanker trucks and trailers on and around the yard to maintain a steady workflow for mechanics, washing and/or detailing tank trucks, trailers, and lube vans (units); receiving, stocking, and preparing parts/parts kits to be used in the shop. The job holder is also responsible for maintaining the physical environment of the Des Moines Branch shop and performing grounds maintenance duties as needed. The job holder also picks up and delivers parts to/from local vendors and performs routine delivery of trucks and trailers between facilities.

Supervisory Responsibility

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

Driving and detailing

Shop and Grounds Maintenance

Pick Up and Delivery

Parts Preparation

Receiving and Stocking

All Other Duties As Assigned

Required Competencies

Champion Seneca Tank Core Values

The Needs of the Customer Come First

Do What you Say You Will Do

Understand the Value of Reputation

Whatever You Do, Do It Well

Put in More Than You Take Out

Exceptional organizational skills with ability to balance competing priorities to meet deadlines

Willingness to admit and embrace areas of weakness

High level of attention to detail with discipline to follow core processes

Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the Leading Customer Experience

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Qualifications

Class A CDL with air brakes, hazmat and tank endorsements

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years of experience driving a straight truck or semi tractor

Must meet and maintain Company insurability standards

Must possess and maintain current D.O.T. Medical Examiner's Certificate

Physical Demands

Must be able to physically perform medium work: exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, 20 lbs. of force frequently, and 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects

Visual requirements include clarity of vision at a distance of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet without correction, color vision, depth perception and field of vision

Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions

Safety

Follow U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T) regulations regarding petroleum tanks, as well as the policies found in Seneca Tank's Safety Manual.

Special Conditions of Employment

Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, job candidates are required to pass a pre-employment physical and drug-screen.

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