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About the Role

The Yard Jockey position is responsible for safely moving, staging, and organizing trailers within the yard to support production and logistics operations using CDL A Tractor Trailers. This role ensures trailers are properly placed, equipment is maintained, and communication between production, drivers, and the fleet shop is coordinated effectively.

Responsibilities

• Follows and complies with all appropriate company safety rules and regulations.
• Operates semi-trucks and trailers to safely move equipment throughout the yard and between production and loading areas.
• Backs trailers into tight spaces, loading bays, and staging areas with a high level of skill and accuracy.
• Moves empty and loaded trailers to and from production areas to ensure an uninterrupted production flow.
• Utilizes hoses and hydraulic pumps to unload product from trailers.
• Performs DOT pre-trip and post-trip inspections for trucks and trailers.
• Weighs trucks in and out, completing necessary documentation accurately.
• Audits trailers for proper placement, staging, cleanliness, and readiness, and communicates loading needs to production staff.
• Coordinates trailer movements and staging with production teams, fleet shop, and drivers to maximize efficiency.
• Immediately reports equipment or vehicle defects, flat tires, lights out, accidents, injuries, or damage.
• Communicates with the fleet shop for maintenance needs and assists in facilitating timely repairs.
• Acts as a liaison between production and drivers to ensure smooth operations and efficient trailer flow.
• Washes trucks and trailers during downtime.
• Replenishes fuel in trucks.
• Keeps assigned areas clean, safe, and orderly.
• Operates railcar moving equipment to spot, pull, and position railcars as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support operations and maintain a safe, efficient work environment.

Requirements

• Previous yard jockey and/or equivalent job experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift fifty pounds routinely.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stretch, and twist.
• Ability to reach, push, pull, grasp.
• Ability to climb, use a ladder and work in heights.
• Ability to visually inspect equipment and hear radio communications clearly.
• Walking on uneven surfaces and ballast.
• May be exposed to outside conditions including, hot, cold, and humid weather.
• May be exposed to petroleum based products and chemicals.

Skills

• Expert knowledge on tractor-trailers and yard jockey operations.
• Advanced skill in backing trailers into docks, bays, and tight spaces.
• Ability to operate both manual and automatic semi-trucks.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple trailer movements and priorities.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to recognize, communicate, and report safety hazards, equipment issues, and operational concerns promptly.
• Ambition, initiative, and attention to detail in a fast-paced production environment.

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time
• Rotating schedule

Experience Level

• Previous yard jockey and/or equivalent job experience required
• Experience operating semi-trucks and trailers in a production or logistics environment preferred

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Direct deposit paid weekly.
• Quarterly performance bonus opportunities.
• Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance plans.
• Free health savings account with employer match.
• Fidelity 401(k) with competitive employer match.
• 3 weeks paid time off plus sick time.
• 9 paid company holidays and 3 paid personal holidays.
• Boot allowance twice per year.
• Protective equipment and company swag provided.
• Free life insurance up to $150,000.
• Free employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverages.
• Employee Assistance Programs.

Equal Opportunity

• We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.