YARD JOCKEY- CDL CERTIFIED
Our Yard Jockeys move trailers as directed from staged location to assigned locations, and ensure all legal requirements are met. They perform system yard checks and correct noted discrepancies. Maintain yard control by managing trailer spotting by outside carriers and report any noted damages or accidents that occur on Distribution Technology property.
This is a weekend shift position: Saturday - Monday , start time is 5am to 5pm.
OT available and oftentimes required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Operate a yard switcher proficiently enough to meet the minimum movement requirement to support facility operations.
- Through a complete understanding of length and axle weighting requirements by state as published in the CFR49, set the axle length to meet those legal requirements by state.
- Work with wireless handheld, lift, and truck mount.
- Utilize PCs to access multiple systems.
- Must be able to perform a minimum of 12 switcher moves per hour.
- Fill out all required records that include but not limited to daily inspection report, movement logs, and any required seal logs or bills of lading.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Three years of verifiable switcher experience
- Two years of over-the-road split unit experience preferred
- One year warehouse experience preferred
- Power forklift truck experience preferred
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License
DTI is an equal opportunity employer. DTI does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.22 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
Trucking home time:
Application Question(s):
- Are you at least 18 years of age?
Experience:
- Tractor-trailer: 1 year (Required)
- yard switcher: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person