Jockey Driver

Responsibilities

• Move trailers and other equipment around the yard and between staging locations
• Ensure that trailers are properly positioned for loading and unloading
• Assist with loading and unloading of trailers
• Conduct regular vehicle inspections to maintain its safe operation, identifying and reporting any mechanical or electrical issues that require attention.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and organized yard
• Communicate with team members and management to ensure efficient operations
• Recording daily trailer locations and reporting to supervisor.
• Ensure proper cargo securement procedures are followed based on company policies.
• Operate trucks safely, following all traffic laws and adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Adhere to safety protocols, such as wearing seat belts and personal protective equipment when required.
• Communicate courteously with other drivers, pedestrians, and road users.
• Drivers are required to maintain their trucks in a clean and organized condition.
• Secondary responsibilities will include job tasks supporting the Receiving and Transportation departments.
• Other assigned duties

• HS diploma/GED preferred
• 3+ years working experience as a truck driver required.
• Valid Class A CDL required.
• OTR flatbed experience required.
• Ability to operate both manual and automatic transmission vehicles required.
• ELD (Electronic Logging Device) experience required.
• Clean and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Advanced knowledge of truck maintenance and repair, including identifying and reporting any mechanical or electrical issues
• A proven track record in safety excellence is required.
• Adheres to all safety and environmental compliance regulations set by the organization. Notify management immediately of any safety concerns, hazardous conditions, or injuries.
• Ability to read and interpret load manifest
• Ensure product quality meets company and client expectations.
• Possess a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, cooperative attitude, strong attention to detail and can work in a team environment.
• Adheres to the company's employee handbook policies and embodies the organization's core values.
• Ability to learn other department job functions and fill in as needed.
• Complete company compliance and safety training when required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment.

• Lift 50lbs floor to waist and waist to shoulder multiple times
• Standing and walking for long durations
• Bending, squatting, and kneeling multiple times for long durations
• The ability to climb up and down a ladder multiple times
• Balance and stand on a ladder with three points of contact for extended periods of time