Yard Jockey - Part Time Home Daily!

ADP, Inc.; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Home Daily

Drop & Hook

Job summary

US 1 Shorthaul in Perth Amboy, NJ is seeking a part-time Yard Jockey (Switcher) to move trailers, perform drop and hook, and conduct yard audits during a morning shift.

This role requires safety awareness, ability to read manuals, and English proficiency; CDL is preferred, with 12 months trailer experience and pre-employment background/drug checks.

You’ll work Monday through Thursday, 7:00am–12:00pm, paid weekly, with home daily duties and access to multiple company benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience backing 48' to 53' trailers.
• 12 months of over-the-road or trailer spotting in last 3 years.
• Pass pre-hire background and drug test.
• CDL is preferred for the role.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers in and out of dock with yard goats.
• Drop and hook responsibilities.
• Perform yard audits at shift end.
• Pre- and post-trip inspections and submit reports on truck condition.
• Follow safety-sensitive guidelines within the yard.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Team player

Safety rules comprehension

English language

YMS trailer moves

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.