Yard Jockey

Riverside Transport; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Modern equipment

Family-oriented culture

Safety-first culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Riverside Transport is seeking a Yard Jockey to safely move and spot trailers within our Kansas City yard. This full-time role uses a yard truck/tractor to position dry van and refrigerated trailers, manage yard flow, and maintain accurate trailer locations.

You will perform basic inspections and follow DOT guidelines while communicating with dispatch and warehouse teams. Riverside offers competitive pay, modern equipment, a family-oriented, safety-first culture, and opportunities for growth in

Qualifications

• Move and spot trailers safely within the yard.
• Perform basic trailer inspections.
• Follow safety protocols and DOT guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and warehouse teams.

Responsibilities

• Move and spot dry van and refrigerated trailers within the yard.
• Maintain accurate trailer locations and yard flow.
• Perform basic pre-shift inspections on yard equipment.
• Coordinate with dispatch and warehouse teams to support dock operations.

Job description

Riverside Transport is hiring a Yard Jockey to safely move and spot trailers within our Kansas City yard, supporting efficient warehouse and dock operations. In this full-time role, you’ll use a yard truck/tractor to position dry van and refrigerated trailers, manage yard flow, and maintain accurate trailer locations. You’ll perform basic inspections, follow all safety and DOT guidelines, and communicate with dispatch and warehouse teams. Riverside offers competitive pay, modern equipment, a family-oriented, safety-first culture, and opportunities for growth in a stable, expanding carrier.