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
• 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