What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spotter/Yard Jockey (Non-CDLA) position at YMX Logistics?
Job Description:
Join YMX Logistics as a Spotter in our Aurora-area yards and be part of the team that keeps everything moving. You’ll handle all trailer moves on-site (no road routes), enjoy consistent hours and weekly pay, and head home daily with your work done. If you want a role where your effort is seen, supported, and valued, this one delivers.
What Sets YMX Apart
Driver Extras
Benefits Designed for You and Your Family
Responsibilities: What You’ll Actually Be Doing
Who Thrives in This Role
Pay Transparency
Compensation varies based on shift differentials, site/location, and eligibility for safety based incentive pay. Final details are confirmed during the hiring process.
Disclaimers
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties and may be updated as business needs evolve. Team members must be able to perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications
Preferred (Not Required)
Wage Range: 0.00 - 24.00 per hour
General Description of Benefits: Cost saving health plans with tax free reimbursements and flexibility to choose your own provider
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with Company Match – Invest in your future
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrues starting on day one
Company paid AD&D insurance and short-term disability
Fed Med Card Renewal Reimbursement – One per rolling calendar year, up to $125
Safety Boot Program – One per rolling calendar year, up to $125
Join YMX Logistics as a Spotter in our Aurora-area yards and be part of the team that keeps everything moving. You’ll handle all trailer moves on-site (no road routes), enjoy consistent hours and weekly pay, and head home daily with your work done. If you want a role where your effort is seen, supported, and valued, this one delivers.
What Sets YMX Apart
- Weekly Pay – Steady, reliable earnings you can count on
- Shift Differentials – Earn up to $2/hour extra depending on your shift
- Quarterly Bonuses – Rewards for safe work, strong attendance, and positive impact
- Consistent Schedules – Know your hours and enjoy predictable routines
- Paid Orientation & Training – We set you up for success from day one
- 93% No-Touch Freight – Focus on safe, efficient yard moves
- Growth & Advancement Opportunities – Build a long-term career with us
- Safety Events & Employee Engagement Activities – Be part of a team that invests in you
Driver Extras
- Fed Med Card Renewal Reimbursement – Up to $125, once per rolling calendar year
- Safety Boot Program – Up to $125 toward approved safety boots each year
Benefits Designed for You and Your Family
- Cost-saving health plans with tax-free reimbursements and the freedom to choose your own provider
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match – Invest in your future
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Starts accruing on day one Company-paid AD&D insurance and short-term disability
Responsibilities: What You’ll Actually Be Doing
- Drive Safely — Operate yard trucks with care, following all safety rules and company protocols
- Move Trailers in the Yard — Spot, reposition, and stage trailers to support smooth loading and unloading
- Inspect Equipment — Complete pre-trip and post-trip checks and report issues promptly
- Stay Connected — Communicate clearly with dispatch, warehouse teams, and fellow drivers
- Handle Simple Documentation — Complete logs and inspection reports accurately and on time
- Support Drivers & Customers — Provide courteous, professional assistance when questions arise
- Follow Regulations — Maintain compliance with all safety and transportation rules
- Solve Problems on the Fly — Address yard or equipment challenges quickly to avoid delays
- Care for Your Equipment — Refuel, check fluids, and keep your truck clean and ready
- Work as a Team — Collaborate with logistics staff to keep operations running smoothly Show Up Strong — Reliability and punctuality are essential
Who Thrives in This Role
- People who enjoy hands-on, active work
- Team players who communicate well and keep things moving
- Individuals who take pride in being reliable, punctual, and safety-focused
- CDL-A holders with a current med card (you’ll earn extra, but it’s not required)
- Anyone who wants steady hours, a supportive team, and a job where their effort truly matters
Pay Transparency
Compensation varies based on shift differentials, site/location, and eligibility for safety based incentive pay. Final details are confirmed during the hiring process.
Disclaimers
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties and may be updated as business needs evolve. Team members must be able to perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 6 months of experience operating spotting trucks, yard tractors, hostlers, or day cab tractors
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Preferred (Not Required)
- 1 years of experience operating spotting trucks or day cab tractors with a hydraulic 5th wheel
- 1 years of experience coordinating logistics activities, managing documentation, or working with customers and carriers
Wage Range: 0.00 - 24.00 per hour
General Description of Benefits: Cost saving health plans with tax free reimbursements and flexibility to choose your own provider
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with Company Match – Invest in your future
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrues starting on day one
Company paid AD&D insurance and short-term disability
Fed Med Card Renewal Reimbursement – One per rolling calendar year, up to $125
Safety Boot Program – One per rolling calendar year, up to $125