Yard Jockey

capstonecareersite; Whitestown (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

capstonecareersite in Whitestown, IN is seeking a Yard Jockey to operate a yard tractor, move trailers, and support loading dock schedules. This full-time, on-site role runs 6am–6pm Wednesday through Saturday, with $24 per hour paid weekly.

You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, coordinate with warehouse staff, keep accurate records, and help keep the trailer yard organized and safe in a warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Familiarity with safety policies in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a yard tractor (terminal tractor) to move trailers within the yard.
• Position trailers at loading and unloading docks according to schedules.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of yard trucks and trailers.
• Inspect trailers for visible damage and report maintenance or safety issues.
• Coordinate trailer movements with warehouse staff, dispatchers, and dock personnel.
• Maintain accurate records of trailer locations, movements, and inspections.
• Organize the trailer yard to maximize space and improve efficiency.
• Ensure trailers are properly secured before movement.
• Follow all safety policies and traffic regulations within the yard.
• Assist with inventory or equipment tracking when required.
• Monitor trailer availability and prioritize movements based on operational needs.
• Keep the work area clean and report hazards.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Safety awareness

Education

Valid driver’s license (CDL not required)

Job description

Whitestown, IN

6am - 6pm

Wednesday-Saturday schedule

$24 / Hourly, paid weekly

Responsibilities:

• Operating a yard truck (terminal tractor) to move empty and loaded trailers within the yard.
• Positioning trailers at loading and unloading docks according to schedules.
• Performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections of yard trucks and trailers.
• Inspecting trailers for visible damage and reporting maintenance or safety issues.
• Communicating with warehouse staff, dispatchers, and dock personnel to coordinate trailer movements.
• Maintaining accurate records of trailer locations, movements, and inspections.
• Organizing the trailer yard to maximize space and improve efficiency.
• Ensuring trailers are properly secured before movement.
• Following all company safety policies and traffic regulations within the yard.
• Assisting with inventory or equipment tracking when required.
• Monitoring trailer availability and prioritizing movements based on operational needs.
• Keeping the work area clean and reporting hazards.

Education and/or experience:

• Valid Driver’s License (CDL not required)
• One (1) year experience with yard jockeying preferred

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work with limited supervision

Physical requirements:

• Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to frequently get in and out of vehicles
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment (concrete floors and changing temperatures)