Job Summary:
* Safely handle and maneuver tractor/trailers and other large equipment to
facilitate the loading and unloading operations in the yard
- Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections of the yard and dock equipment
- Properly cube, load and unload freight using a forklift, pallet jack, hand
truck or by hand
* Properly load freight to prevent damage and shifting in transit by blocking
and bracing and thru the use of load bars, straps, dunnage and air bags.
- Accurately set up, break down and hook trailers safely
- Ensure all pup trailers have tilt bar to be lowered prior to loading of
freight
- Raise and lower landing gear
- Monitor yard for unsafe drivers and non-employees; notify management
- Work in outdoor weather conditions
- Perform all duties of dockworker as requested
- Communicate effectively with Dock supervision, Line Haul drivers and Fleet
Services personnel
- Regular attendance is required.
- This is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties and may
not contain all mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform the job
at all times due to circumstances. Operational, safety and other needs may
require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned.
Employees are expected, and must be able to perform all such duties and
tasks.
Qualifications:
* High School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), or any combination
of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background
- Must be 17+ years of age
- A valid CDL and acceptable MVR are required if driving on public roads
- If a CDL holder, must be registered with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol
Clearinghouse
- Experience in the transportation industry a plus although not required
- Stable work history
- Ability to operate forklift (7500 lb. vehicle)
- Must be able to push or pull loaded pallet jack and/or hand truck with a
minimum load of 70lbs
* Physical abilities include: standing, lifting, twisting, turning, climbing a
ladder, etc.
* Must be capable of dropping/hooking and coupling trailers which involves
cranking landing gear, pulling 5th wheel pin which takes approximately 65
lbs. of pressure; and maneuvering a trailer dolly
- Night/weekend shifts may be required
- Must be able to lift approximately 70 lbs., or more if required by the
essential functions of the job
* Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code
of Conduct
- Must be able to interact well with others
- Must be able to work independently, or in a team setting
- Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume
environment with multiple priorities
* Responds well to questions; Ability to read, interpret and comply with
written information and documents such as safety rules, operations /
procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and
concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines
* Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and
will be subject to a criminal history background check
* Must be authorized to work in the United States
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is frequently required to lift and/or move a minimum of 70 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to
stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is frequently required to lift, twist, turn, and may climb. The
employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or
hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and climb or balance.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or
airborne particles. The employee may be required to work in high/precarious
places, with hazardous materials, and in various weather conditions. The noise
level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the
essential functions of the job.
Estes values a diverse workforce and affirmatively promotes a company culture
that embraces the concept that outcomes are improved when our workforce is made
up of people with different viewpoints. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a
protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Come find your
new career at Work4Estes.com! Applications are accepted online only through this
website. If you need an accommodation to apply, call the number on the website.
