Truck Driver II - Stevedoring

Terminal Yard Truck Operator

This position is responsible for operating terminal yard trucks and assisting with the loading and discharging of cargo, within the facility. Must have a TWIC, heavy hauling experience. This is not a over the road position. Experience is required.

Candidate Requirements:

• Must have three (3) years driving a mule jockey or tractor trailer driving experience
• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English
• Must be able to accurately process alpha/numeric
• Must have the ability to function effectively in a fast paced work environment
• Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative
• Must have the ability to think logically, follow procedures, instructions and make sound
• Must be able to work flexible hours extended hours including nights, overtime, weekends and

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, bend, squat, twist
• The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds
• The employee is frequently required to talk and hear
• The employee is continuously required to sit (while driving), grasp and exercise eye-hand coordination and eye hand-foot coordination and finger dexterity
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform pre-shift mechanical inspection of assigned company truck (yard mule) and immediately report any deficiencies
• Operate yard truck and ensure cargo is properly secure for transport throughout the terminal
• Includes loading & unloading break bulk cargo, containers and steel/pipe, using standard equipment such as flatbed trailers, pipe trailers, open top containers, and moffets
• Couple and uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air and electrical lines
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned
• Maintain logs of loads and submit accurate daily shift activity
• Maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards and awareness of surroundings (i.e. vehicles, people, equipment, etc.) at all times
• Perform other duties such as general labor, as assigned