What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Jockey position at Yates Services, LLC?
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