CDL Driver

Yard Jockey / CDL Driver

Pay Rate: $18.00/hour - $20.00/hour - Direct Hire

Schedule: Night Shift, 6:00 PM 6:00 AM (12-Hour Shifts)

Location: Suffolk

Role Overview

We are seeking a reliable and attentive Yard Jockey / CDL Driver to manage trailer movements across our property, monitor load weights, and assist with localized driving duties. The ideal candidate can operate both manual and automatic equipment, follow detailed operational directives, and maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness.

Key Responsibilities

• Yard Operations: Move trailers around safely and efficiently according to daily supervisor instructions.
• Monitoring & Documentation: Monitor trailers as they are being filled, weigh them out on the scales, and accurately record and submit legible weight tickets to leadership.
• Equipment & Waste Handling: Learn and execute proper procedures for dumping the trash truck and emptying the dirt tank.
• Local Transport: Execute occasional driving tasks to local landfills or nearby customer sites as directed.
• Equipment Maintenance & Safety: Perform routine inspections on all assigned company equipment and report any maintenance findings or defects to the supervisor.
• Site Upkeep: Support team operations by occasionally sweeping, shoveling, or cleaning work areas as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Licensing: Active Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Transmission Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to operate both manual and automatic trucks.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to follow written and verbal supervisor directives precisely and legibly complete record sheets.
• Flexibility: Willingness to support general housekeeping and localized driving tasks outside of standard yard spotting.