HTPG-Jockey Yard Operator

U.S. Water Heating; Scottsboro (AL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Water Heating is seeking a Yard Jockey Operator to station and retrieve equipment at the location. The role maintains a maintenance schedule and inspects gear before and after use, documenting losses or damage.

The position requires a CDL license and a safety-first mindset, plus the ability to work in all Warehouse/Shipping areas. Candidates must operate a computer and scanner, pass a road test, and comply with DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate computer and scanning equipment.
• Must have a CDL A and maintain certification.
• Ability to pass a company road test.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and requirements.
• Frequent physical activity and outdoor work in all weather.
• No recent DUI/DWI and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Station and retrieve equipment on the location's property.
• Maintain a written maintenance schedule and service equipment as needed.
• Inspect equipment before and after use and document losses or damage.
• Load/unload inbound/outbound shipments and complete delivery paperwork.
• Ensure products are stored, labeled, and secured for transport.
• Operate trucks and participate in warehouse/shipping as needed.
• Follow safety protocols and DOT requirements during all duties.

Skills

CDL A

Safety-first mindset

Loading/Unloading

Equipment inspection

DOT regulations knowledge

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Computer/Scanner operation

Tools

Computer

Scanner

Job description

Overview

The Yard Jockey Operator is responsible for the stationing and retrieving equipment on the location's property. The role maintains a written maintenance schedule and may service equipment as necessary to ensure equipment meets all set specifications. The Yard Operator also inspects equipment prior to and after to document any lost and/or damaged equipment. When not running the truck, the employee is expected to work at External Warehouse or Plant Production as an HTPG Shipping Associate.

Responsibilities

• Must have a CDL License
• Must have a Safety-First Mindset
• All warehouse employees are expected to be available to work in all areas of Warehouse/Shipping.
• Load/Unload inbound/outbound shipments.
• Accurately complete corresponding delivery paperwork and work with production, sales and customers to communicate issues with loads and delivery time
• Report shortages and low stock items to operations and materials management.
• Ensure that products are properly stored and labeled.
• Picking, Tagging, and Staging of outbound kits/shipments.
• Ensure vehicle is properly loaded, secured, and product is delivered safely and timely
• Ability to inspect vehicle(s) for any safety or operational defects using DOT, maintenance, and safety checklists and ensuring emergency equipment is in proper working order
• Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
• Loading truck may require securing chains across the width of a trailer to secure the product, both on the bed of a trailer and in an overhead rack, tarping of loads on trailers, and dropping and hooking a trailer
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate computer and scanning equipment.
• Must be able to pass class, become certified, and maintain certification to operate CDL A
• Ability to pass a company road test
• Driver must be knowledgeable in D.O.T. Regulations/Requirements
• Frequent physical activity such as walking, climbing stairs/ladders, working with chains, drops and hooks trailers, performs inspections and reaches to work with equipment throughout the entire shift
• Must be able to work outside under all weather conditions, including heat and cold
• No violations for careless, negligent, or reckless operation of a Commercial Motor Vehicle in the previous 3 years
• No DUI or DWI (within the last 5 years)