CDL-A Yard Jockey — Trailer Spotting & Yard Operations

HireNow Staffing, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily home time

Local plant yard

Job summary

HireNow Staffing is seeking a CDL-A Yard Jockey for a dedicated account in Lancaster, PA. The role focuses on trailer spotting, yard operations, and assisting road drivers in a local plant yard.

Daily home time and automatic transmission equipment are provided. Candidates must commit to the six-day schedule and have reliable transportation to the Lancaster plant.

Qualifications

• CDL-A licence required.
• Yard jockey experience focused on trailer spotting.
• Availability for six-day schedule: Mon–Sat, 4:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Spot and reposition trailers within the plant yard.
• Assist road drivers with yard-related needs.
• Monitor yard equipment and report concerns.
• Coordinate trailer movements with plant and transportation teams.
• Perform equipment inspections and follow yard safety procedures.
• Support other yard operations tasks.

Skills

CDL-A

Yard jockey experience

Safety awareness

Vehicle maneuvering

Communication

Tools

Automatic transmission trucks

Job description

CDL-A Yard Jockey — Trailer Spotting & Yard Operations

Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)

Position Details

Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Driver Type: Solo

Home Time: Daily

Average Weekly Earnings: $1,728

Schedule: Monday–Saturday | 4:0 o.m.–4:0 p.m.

HireNow Snapshot

HireNow Staffing is recruiting a CDL-A Yard Jockey for a dedicated account at a Lancaster, Pennsylvania plant. This local opportunity focuses on spotting trailers, assisting road drivers, and monitoring equipment in the yard.

The position offers hourly pay, automatic transmission equipment, and daily home time. Candidates must be available for the full six-day schedule and have reliable transportation to the plant.

HireNow Package

• Average Weekly Earnings: $1,728.
• Average Annualized Earnings: $89,856.
• Pay Structure: Hourly; the specific rate and overtime terms will be confirmed during screening.
• Schedule: Monday–Saturday, 4:0 o.m.–4:0 p.m.
• Home Time: Daily.
• Work Area: Local plant yard.
• Equipment: Automatic transmission trucks.
• Transportation: Reliable personal transportation required for daily commuting.

Average earnings are not a guaranteed minimum. Actual compensation depends on hours worked and applicable pay terms.

Role Overview

• Spot and reposition trailers within the plant yard.
• Assist road drivers with yard-related needs.
• Monitor yard equipment and communicate concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate trailer movements with plant and transportation teams.
• Complete equipment inspections and follow established yard safety procedures.
• Support other assigned yard operations tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Class A CDL.
• At least three months of experience; qualifying experience criteria will be confirmed during screening.
• Yard jockey experience relevant to trailer spotting and yard operations.
• Availability to work Monday–Saturday from 4:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Reliable transportation to commute to the Lancaster plant each day.
• Ability to communicate clearly and maneuver equipment safely in a working yard.

Additional driving-record and employer hiring requirements will be confirmed during screening.

HireNow Checklist

Candidates should be prepared to discuss:

• CDL-A experience and license status.
• Previous yard jockey, trailer spotting, or yard maneuvering experience.
• Current location and daily commuting arrangements.
• Availability for the six-day, 12-hour scheduled shift.
• Compensation expectations and potential start date.

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing primarily recruits U.S.-based candidates who live in the advertised location or surrounding commuting area unless otherwise stated. This position requires daily commuting to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Relocation assistance has not been specified.

Candidate information is handled confidentially throughout the recruitment process. Responsibilities, schedules, compensation, and hiring requirements may change based on employer needs. Submission does not guarantee an interview or offer. Please apply only if you meet the core qualifications.