Yard Jockey

DC Yard Jockey

The DC Yard Jockey transports trailers to the correct location both in DC yard as well as the off-site locations; safely and accurately. The yard jockey position will transfer trailers from one truck to another and may be responsible for directing drivers entering and exiting the yard. Most importantly, keep in line with the company's core values of respect, teamwork, quality, and ingenuity. DC Yard Jockey will be cross trained in other departments as needed and may be asked to carry out special projects.

Essential functions include repetitively lifting up to 50 lbs., transporting trailers, full or empty, to or from locations in the yard or off-site extension of DC storage, applying seals to trailers signifying outbound trailer, staged trailers, and empty trailers, maintaining a clean and orderly trailer yard, conducting regular inspections of incoming and outgoing equipment; cleaning, maintaining, and reporting damage of equipment daily, trained and willing to work in the DC for hired on/assigned department when not moving equipment, performing safety checks, assisting in daily cleanup duties, and performing manual or physical job duties, based upon DC needs. All other duties as assigned.

Experience/qualifications include minimum age 18, minimum degree required: high school diploma or equivalent, a valid state driver's license is required with a clean driving record for a minimum of 3 years, communicate effectively through reading and writing comprehension, and work well with numbers.

Knowledge, skills, and ability include ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner with dispatchers, coworkers, and supervisors, commitment to safety rules and procedures, availability to work a flexible schedule with mandatory overtime, when scheduled, adhere to all company policies, including safety rules, ability to pay close attention to detail and must work well with numbers, and good verbal and written communication skills.

Travel requirements include no travel is required for this role.

Physical requirements include ability to meet the physical demands of the job, i.e. repetitive walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stretching, and climbing up and down step ladder for duration of shift and overtime when scheduled, must be able to repetitively lift, push, pull and carry 50 lbs. for duration of shift and overtime when scheduled, and good hand-eye coordination.

Work environment includes required to work indoor in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Independent judgment includes performing tasks and duties under direct supervision, using well-defined policies and procedures. Work is reviewed by supervisor. Limited opportunity exists for exercising independent judgment and decision making. Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.

Full time benefits summary: enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions! Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, voluntary benefits, 401k retirement savings, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick time, bass pro cares fund, and more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.