CDL A Yard Jockey

US Foods; Oklahoma City, Northern (OK, KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Oklahoma City is hiring a CDL A Yard Jockey to move trailers, load and unload goods, and coordinate with dispatch for door assignments. You will ensure equipment is ready and staged for nightly shuttle operations, supporting efficient deliveries.

Required is a CDL Class A with DOT qualifications, 21+ years old, and ability to read/communicate in English. Six months of Class A experience is preferred; manual transmission experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and communicate in English
• Minimum of six months Class A commercial driving experience preferred
• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred (where required)

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Dispatcher/Router for truck/trailer and door assignments
• Move trailers between buildings as directed
• Load, unload, or merge loads between environments
• Stage shuttle trailers nightly for shuttle drivers
• Set up trailers for backhaul with tractor and empty pallets
• Place backhauls in correct door to be unloaded by warehouse
• Make sure all equipment is paired and ready for next day's deliveries

Skills

English communication

Education

CDL Class A license

Job description

CDL A Yard Jockey page is loaded## CDL A Yard Jockeylocations: Oklahoma City OKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R282506Join Our Community of Food People!**BECOME A US FOODS(R) DRIVER!**# **We help YOU make it! Our Yard Jockeys make $23.89/hour generally working Monday - Friday 4:30pm - Finish****US Foods** is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.**Main Ingredients of the Job*** Communicate with Dispatcher/Router for truck/trailer and door assignments* Keep assigned equipment coupled* Move trailers between buildings as directed by Router or Warehouse Supervisor* Load, unload, or merge loads between environments* Stage shuttle trailers nightly for shuttle drivers* Set up trailers for backhaul with tractor and empty pallets* Place backhauls in correct door to be unloaded by warehouse* Make sure all equipment is paired and ready for next day's deliveries.* Work with mechanics nightly* Must attend all required company meetings.* All other duties as assigned.**Physical Requirements*** Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required* Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions**What You Bring to the Table*** **Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse\\**** Must be at least 21 years of age* Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications* Minimum of six months Class A commercial driving experience preferred* Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations* Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records.**Why US Foods**US Foods*(R)* helps our customers *Make It*, with products and services that shape the communities where we live and work. Opportunities in our company abound for skilled, forward-thinking associates.Great drivers are crucial to the US Foods(R) team and one of the important faces of our organization. On and off the road, our drivers strive for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with customers.At the foundation of those efforts are our cultural beliefs, the pillars that define our work ethic, collaborative spirit and service. Together we help our customers make it, but we also believe in helping our drivers make it!At US Foods*(R)*, we are committed to Total Rewards that respect and reward our associates for their dedication and hard work.**\\***Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Drivers are required to the Clearinghouse website and register to the new database. The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides real-time information about commercial driver's license (CDL) and commercial learner's permit (CLP) holders' drug and alcohol program violations. If you have not registered to the FMCSA database, please note registration is required. Please visit and click GO to login. If you are able to log into login, but are having trouble with the Clearinghouse registration, see \"Clearinghouse Help\" field on the clearinghouse page.Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: .Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $23.19 and $ 25.00 .As applicable, this role will also receive: overtime compensation.**\\*\\*\\*EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/****Age/Genetic Information****/Protected Veteran/Disability Status\\*\\*\\***