Yard Jockey- Requires CDL

Hale Trailer; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical

Vision & dental benefits

Paid vacation

401k and profit-sharing plan

Uniforms and PPE provided

Service awards

Job summary

Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc is seeking a Yard Jockey with a CDL A to join our Baltimore, MD team. The role includes yard staging, moving trailers to shop for repairs, and coordinating with the Service Department. Expect outdoor work in varying weather and strict adherence to DOT/OSHA policies.

We offer a competitive hourly salary, benefits package (medical, vision, dental), paid vacation, 401k with profit-sharing, uniforms and PPE, and service awards where eligible.

Qualifications

• 2+ years trailer driving experience
• Current CDL Class A license with medical certification
• No accidents, suspensions or moving violations in past 3 years
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work outdoors

Responsibilities

• Perform yard utility functions and staging trailers in yard
• Assist technicians and shop personnel with moving equipment
• Operate a forklift for stacking/de-stacking containers
• Perform routine inspections of yard equipment and report maintenance needs
• Maintain order and cleanliness of yard, shop and surrounding property
• Support snow removal, landscaping, and seasonal tasks
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Adhere to safety policies and company regulations

Skills

CDL A License

Yard jockey experience

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Tools

Forklift operation

Vehicle maintenance

Job description

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Yard Jockey- Requires CDL

Baltimore Traffic Baltimore, MD, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1642

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc is a multi-location, full-service trailer dealership with an immediate opening at its Baltimore, MD branch location. We are looking for an experienced Yard Jockey with a CDL A license to join our team of trailer professionals. This individual will perform a variety of yard utility functions, as well as basic mechanical and maintenance tasks.

Hale is an industry-leading, family-friendly company offering a challenging and fulfilling career opportunity with an attractive work/life balance. We offer a competitive salary, excellent medical, vision & dental benefits, paid vacation and 401k and profit-sharing plan. In addition, company provided uniforms and PPE, and service awards if eligible.

• excellent medical
• vision & dental benefits
• paid vacation
• 401k and profit-sharing plan
• company provided uniforms and PPE
• service awards if eligible

Responsibilities:

• Perform yard utility functions, staging trailers in yard, bringing trailers into shop for repairs, parking trailers outside for customer pickups, working in coordination with Service Department schedule and supervisors.
• Assist technicians and shop personnel with moving equipment, trailers, or materials as needed.
• Operate a forklift in a safe manner for stacking and unstacking 20’ and 40’ containers as well as decking and undecking up to a triple stack of flats.
• Perform routine inspections of yard equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Perform general facility maintenance including minor repairs, building upkeep, and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure all containers and trailers are safely and securely parked at the end of each day.
• Maintain order and cleanliness of the yard, shop, and surrounding property.
• Support snow removal, landscaping, and seasonal facility maintenance tasks.
• Work outdoors at times, in varying weather conditions.
• Perform tasks in an efficient, timely, accurate, professional and safe manner in accordance with all Company policies, DOT, OSHA and other governmental standards and regulations.

Requirements:

• Must have meaningful / practical work experience as a yard jockey and/or CDL Driver.
• Must have a current CDL Class A license with current medical certification with a minimum of 2 years trailer driving experience with no accidents, suspensions or moving violations for past 3 years.
• Must have a strong knowledge regarding the safe handling and operation of trailers, tractors, containers, field offices, forklifts, power jacks, lift gates, power tools, trailer parts and supplies.
• Must have basic mechanical and/or facility maintenance experience.
• Must have good communication skills, be highly motivated and possess a positive attitude.
• Must be able to work independently in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Must adhere to all Company policies including safety policies.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs., stand, bend and climb as needed for extended periods.
• Must pass a standard pre-employment drug test and physical.