Yard Jockey Grade 1

Bell & Evans; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Evans in Pennsylvania is seeking a Yard Jockey to operate a diesel powered tractor-trailer combination, moving trailers to and from loading docks and the yard for loading and unloading.

Experience is helpful, but we will train a candidate with a good driving record. MVR may be pulled for verification. Proficiency in English to read safety rules and procedures is required.

Qualifications

• Experience helpful, but will train an individual who has a good driving record.
• MVR may be pulled for verification.
• Ability to speak and read English to follow safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain radio contact with shipping personnel for instructions on moving trailers or equipment.
• Maintain a log of yard moves for the shift.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Job description

Join the Company that is 100% committed to moving the bar higher. Your future belongs at the home of the Excellent Chicken…Bell and Evans!

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:

• 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.

Other duties may be assigned.

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.