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Yard Jockey

US 1 Shorthaul

US 1 Shorthaul's Yard Jockey (Spotter / 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
  • Ability to request and complete trailer moves in the Yard Management System (YMS)
  • Attention to detail
  • Understanding and communicating in the English language is a requirement

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience backing 48' to 53' trailers (including to dock doors and in tight spaces)
  • Minimum of 12 months of over the road or trailer spotting verifiable 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)
  • Clearinghouse query consent
  • PSP below 90

POSITION TYPE, PAY, AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

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

TRAVEL:

  • No OTR for this position

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

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.

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