How to hire a jockey

How to hire a jockey, step by step

Here's a step-by-step jockey hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a jockey job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new jockey
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The jockey hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a jockey to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a jockey that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of jockey salaries for various roles:

   Type of Jockey	Description	Hourly rate
   Jockey	Athletes and sports competitors participate in organized, officiated sporting events to entertain spectators.	$16-37
   Athlete	An athlete specializes and competes in a particular sport as an individual or part of a team. Mentored by a coach or instructor, an athlete undergoes rigorous training and practices, even as professionals in the league, to develop and maintain skills... Show more	$11-51
   Swimmer	A swimmer is a trained athlete specializing in participating in different activities and swimming competitions, locally and internationally. One of their primary duties is to attend regular practice and training, adhere to protocols and standards, and coordinate with coaches and staff... Show more	$11-51

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CDL
   • Safety Rules
   • Pallet Jack
   • BARS
   • Pallets
   • Dock Doors
   • Inventory Control
   • Train Cars
   • Customer Orders
   • Load Trucks
   • Water Pumps
   • POS
   • Sound Equipment
   • DJ

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage Facebook and 8-tracks accounts, along with graphic design tasks.
   • Manage social media accounts such as tweeter and facebook to promote show and events.
   • Adhere to FCC radio regulations; operate music database, sound mixer, and microphone.
   • Complete FCC regulatory compliance trainings.
   • Create weekly playlists for automate programming.
   • Provide ticket giveaways and information for on campus-relate events.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the jockey job description is a good way to get more applicants. A jockey salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a jockey in Washington may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level jockey. Additionally, a jockey with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average jockey salary

   $52,645yearly

   $25.31 hourly rate

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   Entry-level jockey salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average jockey salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Utah	$68,972	$33
   2	California	$65,667	$32
   3	Texas	$59,226	$28
   4	New Jersey	$59,020	$28
   5	New York	$58,625	$28
   6	Iowa	$58,337	$28
   7	Virginia	$56,735	$27
   8	Ohio	$54,349	$26
   9	North Carolina	$52,888	$25
   10	Georgia	$51,955	$25
   11	Illinois	$51,590	$25
   12	Tennessee	$48,266	$23
   13	Colorado	$47,414	$23
   14	Pennsylvania	$46,081	$22
   15	Michigan	$38,956	$19
   16	Indiana	$35,910	$17

   Average jockey salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	HCSC	$65,156	$31.32
   2	Perdue Farms	$51,272	$24.65
   3	Estes Express Lines	$51,211	$24.62	5
   4	Mountaire Farms	$51,181	$24.61	2
   5	Lineage Logistics	$50,608	$24.33	8
   6	Performance Food Group	$49,040	$23.58	3
   7	Kleen Test Products	$44,845	$21.56
   8	Green Mountain Coffee Roasters	$43,045	$20.69
   9	New York Racing Association	$41,214	$19.81
   10	The Reserves Network	$38,878	$18.69
   11	Ambassador Personnel	$37,646	$18.10
   12	Floor & Decor	$35,594	$17.11

4. Writing a jockey job description

   A jockey job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a jockey job description:

   Jockey job description example

   APPLY TODAY to join our warehouse as a Jockey Driver. You will Work 4 days a week from 5 AM to 5 PM.

   Enjoy PTO, Insurance and other Benefits, On the job Training, and Opportunity to Grow! APPLY TODAY!!

   Move trailers to and from dock doors based on instructions from supervisors or the shipping office while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. Always ensure the cleanliness and adequate fueling of trailers. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

   • Check/set trailer and yard temperature, add fuel if needed
   • Perform daily inspections on spotter truck and equipment
   • Report defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damages to the vehicles and/or equipment
   • Maintain logs of trailer movements and fuel
   • Communicate with appropriate departments on daily movements of trailers

   ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

   • Check trailer inventory and report any irregularities on log forms
   • Perform sanitation duties on trailers as assigned

   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

   • 6 months operating tractor trailers and/or heavy equipment experience
   • Ability to understand instructions in Country's official language or as defined by Lineage Logistics
   • Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility
   • Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed

   INDSP

   Why Lineage?
   This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers' requirements. Beyond that, you'll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We'll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

   Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.
   Benefits
   Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, competitive pay, excellent Health and Dental benefits, 401K, and Paid Time Off and Sick Days

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right jockey for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your jockey job on Zippia to find and recruit jockey candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with jockey candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new jockey

   Once you've found the jockey candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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