Yard Jockey Driver w/CDL Class A

C&S Wholesale Services, LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day 1

Flexible schedule

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers is seeking a Yard Jockey with a Class A CDL to move trailers within the distribution center yard. You will work with a Professional Driver Trainer during training and learn the C&S Way, before performing yard moves safely and efficiently to support gate times and customer satisfaction.

The role requires 1 year of CDL experience, physical ability for yard operations, and DOT-compliant fitness. Benefits start from Day 1 with a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Valid Class A CDL and Medical Card required.
• Background check and DOT medical clearance.

Responsibilities

• Drive a jockey wagon to move trailers around the yard, including on public roadways when needed.
• Move trailers from docks and reposition to proper pads in yard.
• Bring trailers to and through the wash bay and log temperature settings as required.
• Complete yard inventory and enter data into the yard management system.
• Inspect, fuel, and maintain the vehicle and trailers.
• Possibly perform store deliveries and other duties as assigned.
• Operate location-specific propane fueling equipment.

Skills

Class A CDL

Backing trailers

Medical Card

Education

High School Diploma

General Equivalency Diploma

Job description

Position Overview

C&S Wholesale Grocers desires to create the most safe, efficient, and service forward fleet in the country. As a Yard Jockey carrying a Class A CDL license, you will start your career with the company by working with a Professional Driver Trainer (PDT) who will provide coaching and insight on the C&S Way. Once you have successfully completed our new hire training program, you will be tasked with completing yard moves in a safe, timely, and efficient manner. Your work will directly influence the ability for warehouse operations to achieve gate times required to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Benefits from Day 1! Flexible schedule required. 1 Year CDL Class A experience required. $23 per hour.

Job Description

• Drive a jockey wagon to move trailers, as directed, around the distribution center yard. As a Class A CDL jockey, moves may require transit on public roadways
• Moves will include, but are not limited to:
• Trailers placed and / or pulled from warehouse dock doors
• Trailers repositioned to proper pads within the yard
• Trailers brought to and through the wash bay
• Check and log temperature of trailer to ensure proper settings based on the product (use pre-programmed settings where available)
• Complete yard inventory (and enter into yard management system where applicable)
• Clean, fuel, and inspect the vehicle you are driving and the trailers you are moving
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, which may include completing store deliveries
• Stack salvage from retail stores on pallets and unload salvage (location specific)
• Operate propane fueling equipment (location specific)
• Travel Required: No
• Environment Warehouse: Store/Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)
• Warehouse: Freezer (-20F to 0F)
• Warehouse: Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F)

Skills

• Specialized Knowledge: Valid Class A CDL and Medical Card
• Special Skills: Experience maneuvering and backing trailers (up to 53') with a jockey wagon. Experience driving tractor trailer is preferred.

Physical Abilities

• Occasionally climb up to 4 ft. (Must have fall protection training and using proper fall protection equipment)
• Frequently reach (level: Waist/overhead, etc.)
• Frequently gripping, carrying, pivoting, pushing, lifting, pulling up to 60 Lbs.
• Frequently standing and walking on surface type: Carpet, tile, concrete.
• Continuously hearing, seeing and repetitive movement using both hands and feet.
• Ability to pass DOT Physical.

Other

• Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write and speak proficiently.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a variety of temperatures.
• Drive, motivation, and passion for providing excellent customer service.
• Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to obtain the same.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background check.
• Ability to present self in a courteous, polite and professional manner.
• Must be able to work to the end of shift to include necessary overtime in order to meet business needs.
• Must be willing to assist in other departments based upon business needs.
• High standard of integrity and reliability.

Qualifications

• Years Of Experience 1-2 : Relevant Experience
• General Equivalency Diploma - General Studies
• High School Diploma - General Studies
• Shift 2nd Shift (United States of America)
• Company C&S Wholesale Services, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Services is one of many companies within the C&S Family of Companies, the largest wholesale grocery supply company in the U.S. and the industry leader in supply chain innovation. At C&S, We Select the Best® & those with the motivation, pride, and drive to succeed in our fast-paced world. Working Safely is a Condition for Employment with C&S Wholesale Services, Inc. C&S Wholesale Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.