Yard Jockey — CDL Training & Safe Yard Driving

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Plant City, United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day 1

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Services is hiring a Yard Jockey in New York to move trailers around the distribution center yard. You will work with a Professional Driver Trainer during training and then perform yard moves safely and efficiently to support gate times and customer satisfaction.

The role requires CDL within 90 days, experience backing trailers, and the ability to pass a DOT physical. Benefits begin on day one with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must obtain CDL within 90 days of hire.
• Experience maneuvering and backing trailers (up to 53’) with a jockey wagon.
• Ability to pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Drive a jockey wagon to move trailers around the yard and dock areas.
• Log trailer temperatures and verify settings for product needs.
• Complete yard inventory and enter data into yard management systems.
• Inspect, clean, and fuel the vehicle and trailers regularly.
• Support other departments as needed and work overtime to meet business needs.

Skills

CDL within 90 days

Backing trailers

Customer service mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

C&S Wholesale Services is hiring a Yard Jockey in New York to move trailers around the distribution center yard. You will work with a Professional Driver Trainer during training and then perform yard moves safely and efficiently to support gate times and customer satisfaction.

The role requires CDL within 90 days, experience backing trailers, and the ability to pass a DOT physical. Benefits begin on day one with overtime as needed.