Yard Jockey

US 1 Shorthaul's Yard Jockey (Switcher) Position

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Correctly move trailers in and out of dock with yard goats
• Accurately perform yard audits at end of shift
• Proper pre- and post-trip inspections and submitting reports indicating truck conditions
• Responsible for drop and hook
• 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
• 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 (including to dock doors and in tight spaces)
• Minimum of 12 months of verifiable, over the road or trailer spotting experience in the last 3 years
• Minimum MVR requirements met
• No preventable DOT accidents within the past 3 years
• No application falsifications, application must include 10-year, verifiable employment history with no gaps in employment
• This position must pass pre-hire background and drug test
• No drug related charges, past failed drug screens, past refused drug screens, and no SAP programs
• No felony convictions within the past 7 years
• 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 and subjected to the FMCSA's drug testing rules of 49 CFR Part 40
• May substitute local for over-the-road experience
• Clearinghouse query consent
• PSP below 90

POSITION TYPE, PAY, AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position, paid weekly
• Hours worked over 40 hours in 1-week qualify for overtime (paid time and a half)

TRAVEL:

• No OTR for this position

US 1 Shorthaul offers the following Perks & Benefits:

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Health / Dental / Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Healthcare Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Employer paid Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Benefits
• Wellness Screening / Critical Illness / Accident Benefits PLUS MORE!

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.