CDL Yard Jockey

Job Description

Job Description

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About US 1 Shorthaul's Yard Jockey (Switcher) Position:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Correctly move trailers in and out of dock with yard goats
• Responsible for drop and hook
• Accurately perform yard audits at end of shift
• Proper pre- and post-trip inspections and submitting reports indicating truck conditions
• Adhere to guidelines of safety-sensitive functions pertaining to job responsibilities within yard
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Possess a team-player attitude
• Ability to read, understand, and demonstrate safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
• Understanding and communicating in the English language is a requirement
• Ability to request and complete trailer moves in the Yard Management System (YMS)
• Attention to detail

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience backing 48' to 53' trailers
• Minimum of 12 months of over the road or trailer spotting experience in the last 3 years
• This position must pass pre-hire background and drug test
• Class A CDL (preferred)
  • If applicable, Class A CDL requirements (in addition to the requirements listed above):
    • Minimum 18 months over-the-road experience in the past 5 years, of which 12 months must be within the past 3 years that is similar experience
      • May substitute local for over-the-road experience

POSITION TYPE:

• This is a non-exempt (hourly) position, paid weekly

TRAVEL:

• No OTR for this position

About US 1 Shorthaul:

US 1 Shorthaul offers short division logistics services throughout 48 states, leading with integrity, experience, and most of all - safety. By utilizing the latest supply chain management technology, we implement an efficiency-driven process that provides our customers with practical solutions tailored to meet their goals with precision.

**No freight handling**

**No OTR**

**Home Daily**
**DROP & HOOK**

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US 1 Shorthaul is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. In keeping with our commitment, we welcome all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. US 1 Shorthaul does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, and/or local laws.