Local Truck Driver CDL A Day Yard Jockey Spotter

PCRecruiter - Recruitment Software & Applicant Tracking System; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fresh produce distribution seeks a Local Truck Driver CDL A Day Yard Jockey Spotter for their Bartlett, IL warehouse. Responsibilities include operating trucks, ensuring vehicle maintenance, and working in variable weather. The role offers a competitive hourly wage, benefits after a probationary period, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

PTO (Personal and Vacation Days)

Paid Holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Safety shoes vouchers

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of spotting experience required.
• Familiarity with Samsara systems is a plus.
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Backing tractor trailer and box trucks in and out of docks.
• Reporting mechanical issues and maintenance on vehicles.
• Performing physical tasks like lifting and moving 65 pounds.

Skills

Manual Transmission Driving

Spotting Experience

Physical Endurance

Education

Valid Class A Commercial Driver´s License

Current DOT Medical Card

Job description

Local Truck Driver CDL A Day Yard Jockey Spotter
Bartlett, IL

*Direct-Hire*/*Hourly pay*/*Home Daily*/"Full Benefits"

Company has been in business since 1982 providing fresh produce and other products to restaurants and other end users. Due to continued growth and expansion into the market, we are currently accepting applications for Local Truck Driver CDL A Day Yard Jockey Spotter to work in our distribution warehouse in Bartlett, IL.

Compensation

• Hourly wage of $25.75 per hour.
• Overtime paid after 40 hours per week.
• Typical work week is 45-50 hours per week
• Safety shoes required; $250 vouchers provided per year.
• Weekly paychecks.

Benefits - Eligible 1^st of the month following 60 day probation period

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life
• PTO (Personal and Vacation Days)
• Paid Holidays
• Career advancement opportunities

Work Schedule

• 5 day work week - TWO schedules to choose from:
  • Sunday-Friday, off Saturday and Tuesday, start time 9am, work until work is completed, typically 8-10 hours per day.
  • Monday-Saturday, off Sunday and Wednesday, start time 7am, work until work is completed, typically 8-10 hours per day.
• Make 25-35 moves per day with straight-trucks and tractor-trailers using spotter trucks and day cabs.
• LOTS OF WALKING to and from overflow lots and yards in outdoor elements.
• Must be flexible with work schedule, work schedule may change based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Report mechanical issues, fueling, and checking reefer units.
• Backing tractor trailer and box trucks in and out of docks.
• Checking mechanical aspects of the vehicle.
• Reporting maintenance/repair issues on tractors and trailers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver´s License from state of Illinois.
• Current DOT Medical Card and be able to pass pre-employment DOT drug and criminal background screen.
• Must be able to Driver a Manual Transmission. No Manual restrictions.
• Minimum 6 months of spotting experience required.
• Experience with yard horse and/or spotter truck required.
• Familiar with Samsara systems a plus but will train.
• Be in excellent physical condition and be able to stand, sit, kneel, bend, lift, push, pull for extended periods and have normal use of senses.
• Able to work in all types of environments and under difficult conditions; hot, cold, dust, indoors, outdoors.
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English.
• Must pass pre-hire drug screen and physical.
• Be able to lift, push, pull 65 pounds with no assistance.