Yard Jockey

Smart Foodservice Stores; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

US Foods is hiring a Yard Jockey CDL in Tampa, FL. The role involves coordinating with dispatch, ensuring trailers are ready and safely moved between locations, and supporting nightly shuttle operations. CDL Class A with endorsements and English proficiency are required.

We offer benefits from day one, a comprehensive package, and opportunities to advance within a safety-focused logistics team. The position runs Sunday to Thursday, 4:00 pm–2:00 am.

Qualifications

• Must read and communicate in English.
• Minimum six months commercial driving experience preferred.
• Must have valid CDL Class A with required endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Dispatchers for assignments and work with mechanics on equipment needs.
• Ensure equipment is coupled, ready for use, and prepared for nightly shuttle operations.
• Safely relocate, load, and unload trailers between buildings and environments.
• Configure trailers for backhaul and position them for quick unloading.
• Attend required meetings and adapt to additional duties as necessary.

Skills

English proficiency

Driving experience

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Education

CDL Class A license

DOT qualifications

FMCSA Clearinghouse registration

Tools

Endorsements (as required)

Vehicle operation knowledge

Job description

Become A US FOODS® Yard Jockey CDL

Advance your career in the foodservice industry with US Foods! Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package along with a strong safety culture that supports your success.

Your Yard Jockey's make $26.54/hour!

Schedule & Location

Sunday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Tampa, FL

Benefits Day One

From affordable health care to retirement savings, your benefits begin immediately, not weeks later! Get all the details here .

Yard Jockey CDL - Position Overview

Join our team as a Yard Jockey, where your agility and quick-thinking will ensure our logistics run smoothy! As a Yard Jockey CDL, you'll be at the heart of operations, expertly coordinating the movement and management of trailers. Your effective communication and proactive approach will be key in collaborating with Dispatchers, Warehouse Supervisors, and mechanics to maintain seamless workflow and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate & Collaborate: Coordinate with Dispatchers for assignments and work with mechanics on equipment needs.
• Couple & Prepare: Ensure equipment is coupled, ready for use, and prepared for nightly shuttle operations.
• Move & Load: Safely relocate, load, and unload trailers between buildings and environments.
• Stage & Set Up: Configure trailers for backhaul and position them for quick unloading.
• Engage: Attend required meetings and adapt to additional duties as necessary, ensuring a safe work environment.
• Adaptability: All other duties assigned by management.

Physical Requirements

Lift/carry/push/pull/lower 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required.

Driving & working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) required.

Continuously grasp objects & manipulate objects. Frequently sit, stand, walk, drive, climb/balance, stoop/squat, kneel/bend, bend, reach above shoulder, twist, and use manual dexterity.

Qualifications

• Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• Minimum of six months commercial driving experience preferred.
• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations.
• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records.

Compensation

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $24.00 - $28.00 per hour .

As applicable, this role may also receive Select as appropriate: overtime compensation, retention bonus, component pay (i.e., based on cases, mileage, stops).

Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits.

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