Jockey Driver

Lineage; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Life & disability insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus

7 holidays

Job summary

Lineage Logistics is hiring for a dock operations role focused on moving trailers to and from dock doors while following safety standards. The job requires producing accurate movement logs, performing inspections, fueling, and sanitation tasks as needed.

A strong emphasis is placed on communication with the shipping office and other departments. Minimum experience includes 6 months operating tractor trailers or heavy equipment, with the ability to understand directions in the official language

Qualifications

• 6 months operating tractor trailers and/or heavy equipment experience
• Ability to understand instructions in Country's official language or as defined by Lineage Logistics
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed

Responsibilities

• Check/set trailer and yard temperature, add fuel if needed
• Perform daily inspections on spotter truck and equipment
• Report defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damages to the vehicles and/or equipment
• Maintain logs of trailer movements and fuel
• Communicate with appropriate departments on daily movements of trailers
• Check trailer inventory and report any irregularities on log forms
• Perform sanitation duties on trailers as assigned

Skills

Tractor trailer experience

Language comprehension

Lifting ability

Flexible schedule

Job description

Move trailers to and from dock doors based on instructions from supervisors or the shipping office while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. Always ensure the cleanliness and adequate fueling of trailers.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Check/set trailer and yard temperature, add fuel if needed
• Perform daily inspections on spotter truck and equipment
• Report defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damages to the vehicles and/or equipment
• Maintain logs of trailer movements and fuel
• Communicate with appropriate departments on daily movements of trailers

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Check trailer inventory and report any irregularities on log forms
• Perform sanitation duties on trailers as assigned

Minimum Requirements (knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• 6 months operating tractor trailers and/or heavy equipment experience
• Ability to understand instructions in Country's official language or as defined by Lineage Logistics
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed

Pay Range:$19.18 - $32.40

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

• safe, stable, reliable work environments
• medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• paid time off
• annual bonus eligibility
• a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.