Experienced Yard Jockey w/Class A CDL

cswg; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits day 1

Job summary

GSC Wholesale LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Yard Jockey with a Class A CDL to support our distribution operations. You will train under a Professional Driver Trainer and perform yard moves, dock-side duties, and safety checks to keep gate times efficient.

This role requires night shifts with overtime as needed. Pay is $23/hour with benefits starting on day one, and rotations include Sundays through Saturdays as listed.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A with medical card required.
• Experience maneuvering trailers with a jockey wagon is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions; DOT physical compliance.

Responsibilities

• Drive a jockey wagon to move trailers around the distribution center yard.
• Check and log trailer temperatures to ensure proper settings.
• Complete yard inventory and enter it into the yard management system.
• Clean, fuel, and inspect the vehicle and trailers; perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class A

Medical Card

Trailer maneuvering

Back up expertise

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Overview

C&S Wholesale Grocers desires to create the most safe, efficient, and service forward fleet in the country. As a Yard Jockey carrying a Class A CDL license, you will start your career with the company by working with a Professional Driver Trainer (PDT) who will provide coaching and insight on the C&S Way. Once you have successfully completed our new hire training program, you will be tasked with completing yard moves in a safe, timely, and efficient manner. Your work will directly influence the ability for warehouse operations to achieve gate times required to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.

Job Description

Pay Rate $23/ hour

Benefits day 1!

Schedule:

Sunday night 6pm-4:30am

Monday night 6pm-4:30am

Tuesday- OFF

Wednesday - OFF

Thursday night- 6pm-4:30am

Friday night- 6pm-4:30am

Saturday - OFF

Description

• Drive a jockey wagon to move trailers, as directed, around the distribution center yard. As a Class A CDL jockey, moves may require transit on public roadwaysMoves will include, but are not limited to:Trailers placed and / or pulled from warehouse dock doorsTrailers repositioned to proper pads within the yardTrailers brought to and through the wash bay
• Check and log temperature of trailer to ensure proper settings based on the product (use pre-programed settings where available)
• Complete yard inventory (and enter into yard management system where applicable)
• Clean, fuel, and inspect the vehicle you are driving and the trailers you are moving
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, which may include completing store deliveriesStack salvage from retail stores on pallets and unload salvage (location specific) Operate propane fueling equipment (location specific)
• Travel Required:No

Environment

• Warehouse : Store/Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)
• Warehouse : Freezer (-20F to 0F)
• Warehouse : Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F)

Skills

• Specialized Knowledge : Valid Class A CDL and Medical Card
• Special Skills : Experience maneuvering and backing trailers (up to 53') with a jockey wagon. Experience driving tractor trailer is preferred.
• Physical abilities: : Occasionally climb up to 4 ft. (Must have fall protection training and using proper fall protection equipment). Frequently reach (level: Waist/overhead, etc.). Frequently gripping, carrying, pivoting, pushing, lifting, pulling up to 60 Lbs. Frequently standing and walking on surface type (s): Carpet, tile, concrete. Continuously hearing, seeing and repetitive movement using both hands and feet. Ability to pass DOT Physical.
• Other: : Compliance with all company policies and procedures. Ability to read, write and speak proficiently. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to work in a variety of temperatures Drive, motivation, and passion for providing excellent customer service. Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to obtain the same. Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background check. Ability to present self in a courteous, polite and professional manner. Must be able to work to the end of shift to include necessary overtime in order to meet business needs. Must be willing to assist in other departments based upon business needs. High standard of integrity and reliability.

Years Of Experience

• 1-2 : Relevant Experience

Qualifications

General Equivalency Diploma - General Studies, High School Diploma - General Studies

Shift

2nd Shift (United States of America)

Company

GSC Wholesale LLC

About Our Company

Grocers Supply, based in Houston, is the largest wholesale grocery supplier in Texas, supplying over 900 independent grocery stores. Grocers Supply serves customers of all sizes, from single store independent retailers to chains, such as: Fiesta, FoodTown, Market Basket, Cox Foodarama / La Fiesta, Sellers Brothers, Minyard Food Stores, G. E. Foodland, and El Rio Grande.
Working Safely is a Condition for Employment with GSC Wholesale, LLC. GSC Wholesale, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.