Yard Dog Operator

Job Summary

The Jockey Truck Driver is responsible for the organization of trailers on-site using the Yard Jockey truck. The position may require the use of a forklift for a percentage of the time.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely drives in the facility staging shipping loads in various weather conditions
• Completes daily equipment inspection sheets
• Loads and unloads trucks as needed to assist with production
• Inspects equipment to ensure safe operating conditions
• Secures load and/or inspects load to ensure it has been properly secured
• Performs duties consistent with all applicable Company rules
• Conducts preventive maintenance to the truck and ensures it is clean
• Maintains appropriate shipping documents as required
• Maintains radio contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions on trailers/loads to be moved
• Verifies shipping documents for accuracy
• Completes paperwork as required
• May operate a forklift to load/unload trailers as required
• Follows forklift rules and policies as described by Company policy
• Completes training as required by management
• Participates in safety programs and meetings
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Minimum 12th-grade basic education completed
• A minimum of 6 months of experience driving a commercial vehicle or yard jockey truck is required
• Working knowledge of vehicle parts, and how to handle minor repairs to ensure equipment is in proper operating conditions
• Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process within 4 months of hire
• CDL license is not a requirement for this position
• Ability to pass a driving test/skills evaluation in a yard jockey truck