Truck Jockey

Andrews Distributing; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Health, Dental, & Vision insurance

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

401k with Company Match

Nike Branded Uniforms

Free Beer (root beer for under 21)

Job summary

Andrews Distributing is seeking a Truck Jockey to drive fleet equipment and verify loads within our Distribution Center in Dallas, TX. The role supports operations with pallet staging and safe loading practices, including pre-trip inspections and equipment maintenance.

You will work Sunday 10am-2pm and Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-1:30am or until work is completed, with a starting pay of $23.25 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Texas Class A CDL required.
• Able to read English and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Drives fleet equipment safely in and out of the warehouse.
• Performs pre-trip inspections and maintains equipment.
• Assists loading team with staging and loading pallets.
• Verifies pallets for accuracy and secure loads.
• Handles damaged products and dunnage per policy.
• Ensures refrigeration unit functions and reports issues.
• Flex hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Reading English

Basic Math

Safety Awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Cheers to a Beer & Spirits Career!! Join the team that has been recognized by both USA Today and The Dallas Morning News as a Top Workplace! The fact that you landed here indicates you are looking for a better workplace. Maybe you feel unappreciated, and you are tired of being treated like just another employee. When you join our team you become part of the Andrews family, a place where you are valued and respected.

Here's the schedule we have: Currently Sunday 10am-2pm & Monday-Thursday: 5:00pm - 1:30am or to when the work is completed.

Here's the pay: Our starting pay is $23.25 an hour with a Texas Class A CDL.

Benefits and Perks

• Weekly Pay, Every Friday!
• Health, Dental, & Vision insurance
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• 401k with Company Match (FREE Money!!)
• Nike Branded Uniforms
• FREE BEER throughout the year! (Root beer to those under 21 years old.)

Job Role

A Truck Jockey drives fleet equipment in and out of the Distribution Center and visually verifies pallets for accuracy and ensures loads are properly secured for transportation. This role is part of the Operations/Distribution Center team.

Here's more of what you will do…

• Drives fleet equipment safely in and out of warehouse within short distances applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in maneuvering on the road and company premises.
• Adheres to company safety policy and procedures; completes pre-trip daily equipment inspections and maintains proper batteries and fuel in assigned equipment.
• Assists DC loading team with staging, moving and loading built pallets on trucks as needed with direction from Manager.
• Visually verifies pallets being loaded for accuracy and to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport of product.
• Follows established product handling procedures regarding condition and appearance; properly handles damaged product, product returns and dunnage.
• Ensures refrigeration unit is functioning and reports any issues to the Shift Manager.
• This role is required to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.

What you must have

• 18 Years of Age or Older
• Ability to Read and Understand English
• Basic Math Comprehension
• Texas Class A CDL Operator’s License

What we hope you will have

• High School Graduate or Equivalent Certification
• Effective Communication Skills

Physical Requirements & Essential Functions

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to pull/push a load up to 100 lbs.
• Off Premise and Transfer Driver: Requires heavy and repetitive lifting/placement of products; up to 55 lbs.
• On Premise Driver: Requires heavy and repetitive lifting/placement of products; up to 165 lbs.
• Requires ability to tolerate working in an environment with inside/outside ambient/extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Driving is required during the workday.
• Bends, stoops, squats, kneels, crouches, crawls, climbs ladders and stairs, stands, walks, and turns/pivots frequently throughout duration of workday.
• Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating via email, inputting data and other forms of documentation using company and industry software.
• Ability to speak, hear, and see is required to communicate with employees, and to operate varied machinery, equipment, computers and vehicles.
• Hand-eye coordination and fine manipulation skills are necessary to operate computers and various facility machinery and equipment.
• Must be able to maintain a current/valid driver's license.
• Ability to perform job functions in compliance with company policies and procedures, including safety policies and best practices.
• Must maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Andrews Distributing Company is proudly family owned and operated, as the number one beer and spirits distribution company in Texas as well as one of the nation’s largest beer and spirits distributors. Our six Hometowns operate with facilities in Dallas, Allen, Corpus Christi, Ennis, Fort Worth, and Laredo, Texas. Andrews was named a winner of Top Workplaces by USA Today in 2025 and employs nearly 2,000 proud service professionals. The company is committed to providing a consistently excellent experience for their 13,750 customers with a portfolio that offers over 920 beer and 470 spirits brands in 29 North and South Texas counties. Andrews strives to be known as the most Customer Obsessed, Brand Building team that sets the standard for the beer and spirits industry.

Andrews Distributing is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.