Yard Jockey

US Foods; 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, Inc. in Tampa, FL is hiring a Yard Jockey CDL to coordinate trailer movements and support logistics operations. The role emphasizes effective communication with dispatchers and mechanics, ensuring equipment readiness and safe handling of loads.

The position requires a valid CDL Class A, a FMCSA Clearinghouse registration, and at least six months of driving experience. Schedule is Sunday to Thursday, with day-one benefits and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state with endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• Minimum of six months commercial driving experience preferred.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.

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 while maintaining a safe work environment.
• All other duties assigned by management.

Skills

CDL Class A

FMCSA Clearinghouse

English proficiency

6 months driving

Job description

Tampa FL

Full time

R283569

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.

We help YOU make it! Our 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!

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.

US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.

*Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Drivers are required to visit the Clearinghouse website and register to the new database. The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides real-time information about commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders’ drug and alcohol program violations. If you have not registered to the FMCSA database, please note registration is required. Please visit FMCSA Clearinghouse and click GO to login. If you are able to login, but are having trouble with the Clearinghouse registration, see “Clearinghouse Help” field on the clearinghouse page.

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 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, please click here (https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html) .

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