Spotter Driver/Jockey

Overview

THE PERKS

Two weeks paid vacation +$1/hour night shift premium Wage is $22.10/hour

THE DETAILS

Monday-Thursday 1st shift is 6:00AM-4:30PM & 2nd shift is 5:00PM-3:30AM Available overtime Must have Spot Driver Experience

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry. The Position: Operates spotter truck moving trailers to and from the building and the security station for final inspection/ check out to the customer. When not needed to move trailers, the employee performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Drives spotter truck to move trailers in and out of the building, around the staging areas and to the security station, observing all safety regulations. Performs inspection and miscellaneous service duties such as checking the oil, water, gasoline, and tire pressure daily. Reports any maintenance malfunctions. Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly. Observes all safety and security procedures. Performs other routine duties as necessary. Qualifications Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications) Employee must be able to drive safely and effectively on all staging area road and parking surfaces. Employee must be able to operate effectively in reverse backing a trailer into the bay area (inside building) and into stage area parking. Employee must be able to read trailer numbers and other documentation. Employee must be able to perform and remember how to perform multiple tasks from day to day. Employee must be able to perform the physical requirements listed in that section of this job description. Employee must look for potential cost savings in the work process, help keep scrap and waste to a minimum and be efficient in use of all supplies. Time standard is dependent on the process being performed, customer specification, volume, and location. The employee must perform the assigned tasks in a way they meet or exceed the required production level. The quantity of units moved will vary with the process being performed, customer specification, volume, and location. Spotter truck driver must ensure trailers are moved and parked properly (allowing enough room) without being damaged. Spotter truck driver must ensure trailers are parked in a safe manner for use by other employees. Must be able to perform work with little supervision. May be asked to assist in the training of new employees. GED or high school diploma is preferred. Truck, jockey, spotter, shag truck training or experience is required. At least one year of yard jockey experience (or equivalent) is preferred. A CDL (commercial driver's license) and at least one year of experience is required if road driving is necessary at the location. Driver’s license is required. CDL (commercial driver's license) is required if road driving is necessary at the location. Knowledge of the operating functions of the spotter truck including coupling, decoupling, maneuvering, and parking trailers. Ability to move and park trailers indoors, outdoors and on a variety of driving surfaces (asphalt, concrete and gravel roadways, and parking). Ability to read whole numbers and letters to determine the proper trailer to be moved. Aptitude to learn and retain new information. Ability to follow instructions, given either verbally or in writing. Must pass driving test. Physical/Mental Requirements Office and plant environment. Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand and move about on concrete 8-12 hours a day. Ability to see, walk, bend, reach, grasp, stoop, kneel, twist, crawl, carry, climb (including ladders), work overhead, push and pull. Ability to do heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) multiple times daily in an 8-to-12-hour shift. Ability to maneuver large parts and assemblies (up to 180 pounds) by pushing, pulling, and flipping them into place. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness. The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Employees must wear all mandated PPE which includes at least protection for the eyes, ears, hands, head, body and feet. Benefits Overview Competitive compensation Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions. Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match. Tuition Reimbursement Paid holidays and vacation And more! Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Great Dane LLC