Yard Jockey

Estes Express Lines; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Estes Express Lines seeks a dockworker to safely handle tractor trailers and large equipment in the yard, performing pre/post-shift inspections and securing freight with load bars and straps. You will set up trailers, lower landing gear, and monitor yard safety while working outdoors in varying weather and high-volume conditions.

Daily tasks include loading/unloading freight with forklifts, pallet jacks, or by hand, with attention to preventing damage and meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Able to operate forklift and pallet handling equipment safely.
• Must be able to lift 70 lbs and work in a physically demanding environment.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background checks.
• CDL if driving on public roads (FMCSA rules).

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and maneuver tractor/trailers and other large equipment in the yard.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections of yard and dock equipment.
• Cube, load and unload freight using forklift, pallet jack, hand truck or by hand.
• Block, brace and secure freight to prevent damage in transit.
• Set up, break down and hook trailers safely.
• Ensure pup trailers have tilt bar lowered before loading.
• Raise and lower landing gear; monitor unsafe drivers and non-employees.
• Work in outdoor weather conditions and perform duties as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with Dock supervision, Line Haul drivers and Fleet Services.

Skills

Forklift operation (7500 lb capacity)

Lifting 70 lbs repeatedly

Pallet jack handling

Hand truck operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary

• Safely handle and maneuver tractor/trailers and other large equipment to facilitate the loading and unloading operations in the yard
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections of the yard and dock equipment
• Properly cube, load and unload freight using a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck or by hand
• Properly load freight to prevent damage and shifting in transit by blocking and bracing and thru the use of load bars, straps, dunnage and air bags.
• Accurately set up, break down and hook trailers safely
• Ensure all pup trailers have tilt bar to be lowered prior to loading of freight
• Raise and lower landing gear
• Monitor yard for unsafe drivers and non-employees; notify management
• Work in outdoor weather conditions
• Perform all duties of dockworker as requested
• Communicate effectively with Dock supervision, Line Haul drivers and Fleet Services personnel
• Regular attendance is required.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties and may not contain all mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected, and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background
• Must be 17+ years of age
• A valid CDL and acceptable MVR are required if driving on public roads
• If a CDL holder, must be registered with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
• Experience in the transportation industry a plus although not required
• Stable work history
• Ability to operate forklift (7500 lb. vehicle)
• Must be able to push or pull loaded pallet jack and/or hand truck with a minimum load of 70lbs
• Physical abilities include: standing, lifting, twisting, turning, climbing a ladder, etc.
• Must be capable of dropping/hooking and coupling trailers which involves cranking landing gear, pulling 5th wheel pin which takes approximately 65 lbs. of pressure; and maneuvering a trailer dolly
• Night/weekend shifts may be required
• Must be able to lift approximately 70 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job
• Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct
• Must be able to interact well with others
• Must be able to work independently, or in a team setting
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities
• Responds well to questions; Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift and/or move a minimum of 70 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to lift, twist, turn, and may climb. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and climb or balance.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee may be required to work in high/precarious places, with hazardous materials, and in various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of the job.