Yard Jockey

US 1 Shorthaul; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Employer paid Life Insurance

Employer paid AD&D Insurance

Job summary

US 1 Shorthaul is seeking a Yard Jockey in Plainfield, IN. The role involves selecting and staging trailers for loading, driving with care in busy environments, and maintaining logs and safety checks.

We offer benefits and a reliable, home-daily schedule with weekly pay, OT eligibility, and a strong safety culture. This full-time, hourly position emphasizes compliance and teamwork while supporting growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial equipment
• Ability to operate a two-way radio
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent English required
• Team-player attitude
• Ability to read and follow safety rules and procedures
• Experience with Yard Management System (Catalyst)

Responsibilities

• Move trailers in and out of dock using yard goats and safe maneuvering.
• Maneuver truck and trailer in busy industrial environments.
• Regularly inspect equipment for faults or damage.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines and weight restrictions.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections and document truck conditions.
• Produce activity logs as required.
• Identify safety hazards and notify management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Industrial equipment

Two-way radio

Hand-eye coordination

Interpersonal skills

English language

Team player

Safety procedures

Yard management system

Job description

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Yard Jockey

Niagara - Plainfield IN FullTime Driver Plainfield, IN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3117

Salary Range: $25.00 To $26.00 Annually

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About US 1 Shorthaul's Local CDL Yard Jockey Driver Position:

JOB SUMMARY:

A Yard Jockey is responsible for efficiently and accurately selecting and staging trailers for loading and transport.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Correctly move trailers in and out of dock with yard goats


• Maneuvering truck and trailer safely in busy industrial environments


• Regularly checking equipment for faults or damages


• Ensuring the equipment complies with all guidelines, including weight restrictions


• Proper pre and post trip inspections and submitting reports indicating truck conditions


• Produce activity logs


• Adhere to guidelines of safety-sensitive functions pertaining to job responsibilities within yard


• Identifying workplace safety hazards


• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Good knowledge of industrial equipment


• Ability to operate a two-way radio


• Excellent hand-eye coordination


• Great interpersonal and communication skills


• Understanding and communicating in the English language is a requirement


• Possess a team-player attitude


• Ability to read, understand, and demonstrate safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals


• Ability to request and complete trailer moves in the Yard Management System (Catalyst System)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 18 months, verifiable over-the-road experience in the past 5 years, of which 12 months must be within the past 3 years that is similar experience and subjected to the FMCSA's drug testing rules of 49 CFR Part 40


• Minimum of 12 months of over the road or trailer spotting verifiable experience in the last 3 years


• Experience backing 48' to 53' trailers (including in tight spaces and to dock doors)


• May substitutelocal for over-the-road experience


• Required to perform occasional shuttle routes, is not limited to a certain time of year


• PSP below 90


• Experience backing 48' to 53' trailers (including in tight spaces and to dock doors)


• No preventable DOT accidents within the past 3 years


• No application falsifications, application must include 10-year, verifiable employment history with no gaps in employment


• This position must pass pre-hire background and drug test


• DOT compliance obligations (medical card, drug/alcohol testing, etc.)


• No drug related charges, past failed drug screens, past refused drug screens, and no SAP programs


• No felony convictions within the past 7 years


• Requirement to operate a CMV on public roads


• Class A CDL required

POSITION TYPE, PAY, AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position


• Hours worked over 40 hours in 1-week qualify for overtime (paid time and a half)

TRAVEL:

• No OTR for this position

About US 1 Shorthaul:

US 1 Shorthaul offers short division logistics services throughout 48 states, leading with integrity, experience, and most of all - safety. By utilizing the latest supply chain management technology, we implement an efficiency-driven process that provides our customers with practical solutions tailored to meet their goals with precision.

**Drop and hook only**
**No freight handling**
**No OTR**
**Home Daily**

US 1 Shorthaul offers the following Perks & Benefits:

• Weekly Pay


• Paid Time Off


• Health Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• 401(k) Plan


• Employer paid Life Insurance


• Employer paid AD&D Insurance

*** PLUS MORE ***

US 1 Shorthaul is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. In keeping with our commitment, we welcome all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. US 1 Shorthaul does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, and/or local laws.