Yard Jockey

NIGHT SHIFT (3rd) : Monday-Thursday 6pm - 5am *4 days x 10 hours

DECHERD, TN ONLY!

Essential Responsibilities

Dedicated yard switchers play a critical role in our customer's transportation needs by ensuring the timely movement of trailers in and out of the docks on-site. In this position the driver will transport trailers in and around the Nissan Vehicle Plant dock areas.

Qualifications

• Yard switching experience strongly recommended
• Over‑the‑road (OTR) driving experience strong recommended
• Valid Class A CDL REQUIRED
• Valid driver’s license REQUIRED
• No convictions for reckless driving within the past 5 years
• No convictions for DUI within the past 5 years
• No suspensions or revocations within the past 5 years
• No serious violations within the previous 12 months (15 mph or greater, following too closely, improper passing, etc.)
• No more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years
• Tractor trailer and/or yard switching experience is a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Open/Close trailer door - force requirement: 46 lbs.
• Hook/Unhook trailer - force requirement: 90 lbs.
• Perform pre-trip inspections
• Drive/Walk/Stand
• Frequent bending for placement of wheel chocks
• Safely enter/exit yard tractor multiple times per shift
• Sliding trailer tandems when necessary
• Safely maneuvering equipment with good backing skills

Yate Services Benefits:

• Competitive 401(K) after 1 year of service
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Hours
• Competitive health insurance including dental, vision, whole and term life insurance plans
• Company paid prescription safety glasses
• Family Day and Movie Night events
• Recreation Center free of charge, includes weights, basketball, softball, and swimming pool

Pay: Up to $26.82 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27