Yard Jockey - Part Time Home Daily!

US 1 Shorthaul; Harbor Terrace (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Over 20 benefits

Job summary

US 1 Shorthaul is seeking a part-time Yard Jockey in Perth Amboy, NJ. Primary duties include moving trailers with yard goats, drop & hook, and yard audits. Overnight shift with weekly pay. CDL preferred and must pass background/drug test. Eligible for over 20 benefits.

Position is part-time, non-exempt, hourly, and home daily. No OTR travel required. Must read English, follow safety rules, and operate YMS for trailer moves.

Qualifications

• Team player attitude.
• Ability to read, understand, and demonstrate safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Understanding and communicating in the English language is a requirement.
• Ability to request and complete trailer moves in the Yard Management System (YMS).

Responsibilities

• Move trailers in and out of dock with yard goats.
• Perform drop and hook responsibilities.
• Accurately conduct yard audits at end of shift.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections and submit truck condition reports.
• Adhere to safety-sensitive guidelines within yard operations.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Team player

Safety-focused

English language

Trailer moves coordination

Education

Class A CDL (preferred)

Tools

YMS

Job description

Yard Jockey - Part Time Home Daily!

Target Perth Amboy T3844 PartTime Driver Perth Amboy, NJ, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3115

Salary Range: $24.00 To $25.00 Annually

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Current Need:

• Monday-Thursday
• 7:00am-12:00pm

About US 1 Shorthaul's Yard Jockey (Switcher) Position:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Correctly move trailers in and out of dock with yard goats
• Responsible for drop and hook
• Accurately perform yard audits at end of shift
• Proper pre- and post-trip inspections and submitting reports indicating truck conditions
• Adhere to guidelines of safety-sensitive functions pertaining to job responsibilities within yard
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Possess a team-player attitude
• Ability to read, understand, and demonstrate safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
• Understanding and communicating in the English language is a requirement
• Ability to request and complete trailer moves in the Yard Management System (YMS)

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience backing 48' to 53' trailers
• Minimum of 12 months of over the road or trailer spotting experience in the last 3 years
• This position must pass pre-hire background and drug test
• Class A CDL (preferred)
  • If applicable, Class A CDL requirements (in addition to the requirements listed above):
    • Minimum 18 months over-the-road experience in the past 5 years, of which 12 months must be within the past 3 years that is similar experience
      • May substitutelocal for over-the-road experience

POSITION TYPE:

• This is a part-time, non-exempt (hourly) position, paid weekly
• This is an overnight shift position

TRAVEL:

• No OTR for this position

US 1 Shorthaul offers short division logistics services throughout 48 states, leading with integrity, experience, and most of all - safety. By utilizing the latest supply chain management technology, we implement an efficiency-driven process that provides our customers with practical solutions tailored to meet their goals with precision.

No freight handling

No OTR

Home Daily

DROP & HOOK

US 1 Shorthaul is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. In keeping with our commitment, we welcome all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. US 1 Shorthaul does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, and/or local laws.