Yard Jockey CDL

Farmers Pride Inc; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers Pride Inc. in Fredericksburg, PA is seeking a Yard Jockey CDL to operate diesel powered tractor trailer combinations, moving trailers to and from loading docks and the yard.

The role requires a valid driver’s license and a good driving record; no degree required, training provided. You will perform safety checks, monitor refrigerated equipment, adjust temperature set points, secure trailers, log yard moves, and communicate with shipping staff to coordinate movements.

Qualifications

• Experience helpful but training provided with a good driving record.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and interpret safety instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Pull trailers away from loading docks to be staged in the yard.
• Back trailers to loading docks.
• Perform safety checks on yard equipment and trailers.
• Monitor yard for refrigerated equipment operation and maintaining of temperature.
• Adjust temperature set points on refrigeration units and report shutdown codes.
• Open and close doors on trailers and secure them with locks or seals.
• Maintain radio contact with shipping personnel for movement instructions.
• Keep a log of yard moves for the shift.

Skills

English speaking

Reading ability

Writing reports

Job description

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Yard Jockey CDL

Full-time Regular Indirect Labor Fredericksburg, PA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4791

JOB SUMMARY:

Yard Jockey operates diesel powered tractor trailer combination bringing trailers to and from loading docks, to and from the yard, to be loaded and unloaded.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Pulling trailers away from loading docks to be staged in the yard.
• Backs trailer to loading docks.
• Performs safety checks on yard equipment and trailers.
• Monitor yard for refrigerated equipment operation and maintaining of temperature.
• Adjust temp set point on refrigeration units and report shut down codes to supervisor.
• Opens and closes various doors on trailers, secures trailers with locks or seals.
• Required to maintain radio contact with shipping personnel to receive instructions on when and where to move trailers or other company equipment, such as straight trucks.
• Required to maintain a log of yard moves for their shift.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Experience helpful, but will train an individual who has a good driving record. MVR may be pulled for verification.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to speak English, read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must have a valid driver’s License.

OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Understanding of the Company’s philosophy and Values.