Yard jockey job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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A yard jockey, also known as a hostler, is responsible for moving and using equipment in storage facilities, such as a warehouse. Their duties include moving and storing equipment around the yard, conducting inspections and quality tests, and assisting others.
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Example yard jockey requirements on a job description
Yard jockey requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in yard jockey job postings.
Sample yard jockey requirements
- Valid CDL license
- Experience in operating heavy equipment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with safety procedures and regulations
- Availability to work flexible schedules
Sample required yard jockey soft skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Attention to detail and accuracy
Yard jockey job description example 1
McLane yard jockey job description
This position is responsible for providing support for trailer movement at the distribution center, as well as assisting preparation of trailers for shipping and monitoring the status of loaded trailers.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Other duties may be assigned. A teammate in this position must have the ability to:
Drive tractor or yard truck, maneuvering into position to attach trailer and handle lines to secure. Clean and spot trailers to specified doors or lot locations. Fuel tractor or trailer and at times wash the equipment. Inspect trailers for defects. Back LTL or drop trailers into designated receiving door. Inspect loaded trailers to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport of product and that refrigeration unit is functioning: report any issues to Operations Manager or Warehouse Lead. Drive tractor-trailer within yard or within short distances outside of yard (only if have CDL), applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in maneuvering on the road and on company premises. Ability and willingness to select/load/unload and/or deliver ALL products that may be ordered by our customers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
A teammate in this position must:
Have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) required. Have accident free driving record for the past three years desired. Be able to read and comprehend an extensive variety of related written instructions. Be able to understand equipment ID numbering system. Be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to accomplish the essential job functions. Comply with company work rules and safety rules. Insure attendance and punctuality within company standards. Be able to lift, lower, carry, push, pull dividers and bulkheads inside trailers.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The environment encompasses all areas of a Distribution Center, Transportation Department, or Transportation shop. This position requires the teammate to work outside majority of the time. May require working in hot and cold temperature extremes, exposure to dust, dirt, fumes, noise, potentially harmful chemicals, solvents and components. Working conditions could contain moderate noise, vibration of vehicle and extreme weather conditions depending on climate. Must be able to drive tractor or yard truck safely in adverse conditions, including darkness, rain, wind, snow, or ice. Closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times
Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Other duties may be assigned. A teammate in this position must have the ability to:
Drive tractor or yard truck, maneuvering into position to attach trailer and handle lines to secure. Clean and spot trailers to specified doors or lot locations. Fuel tractor or trailer and at times wash the equipment. Inspect trailers for defects. Back LTL or drop trailers into designated receiving door. Inspect loaded trailers to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport of product and that refrigeration unit is functioning: report any issues to Operations Manager or Warehouse Lead. Drive tractor-trailer within yard or within short distances outside of yard (only if have CDL), applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in maneuvering on the road and on company premises. Ability and willingness to select/load/unload and/or deliver ALL products that may be ordered by our customers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
A teammate in this position must:
Have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) required. Have accident free driving record for the past three years desired. Be able to read and comprehend an extensive variety of related written instructions. Be able to understand equipment ID numbering system. Be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to accomplish the essential job functions. Comply with company work rules and safety rules. Insure attendance and punctuality within company standards. Be able to lift, lower, carry, push, pull dividers and bulkheads inside trailers.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The environment encompasses all areas of a Distribution Center, Transportation Department, or Transportation shop. This position requires the teammate to work outside majority of the time. May require working in hot and cold temperature extremes, exposure to dust, dirt, fumes, noise, potentially harmful chemicals, solvents and components. Working conditions could contain moderate noise, vibration of vehicle and extreme weather conditions depending on climate. Must be able to drive tractor or yard truck safely in adverse conditions, including darkness, rain, wind, snow, or ice. Closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times
Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Yard jockey job description example 2
Sheetz yard jockey job description
Sheetz Distribution Services - Claysburg, PA
Schedule: 5am - 3pm
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:
Responsible for assuring that trucks and trailers are positioned in the appropriate location and that they are maintained and functioning properly.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (other duties may be assigned)
Position trucks and trailer at the appropriate dock location. Turn on refer units and ensure the units are functioning properly. Ensure the cooler and freezer areas of the trailer are at appropriate temperatures prior to products being loaded. Hook tractors with assigned trailers. Deliver truck to fuel island for re-fueling purposes. Make special deliveries and pick-ups utilizing a non-DOT vehicle. Run equipment through wash bay and hand polish chromes wheels and bumpers as assigned. Maintain daily activity log to reflect positioning, fueling, repairs, etc. by equipment and type. Hand polish chrome wheels and bumpers.
REQUIREMENTS:
(Equivalent combinations of education, licenses, certifications and/or experience may be considered)
The education, experience and license/certification requirements represent the
MINIMUM
requirements necessary to perform the functions of this position
successfully
.
Education
High School / GED / Sheetz training
Experience
5 years of driving experience with a clear MVR
Licenses/Certifications
Valid Class C Drivers License Must maintain medical certification in accordance with company policy
ABOUT SHEETZ
Sheetz, Inc. is a fast-growing, family-owned, food/convenience company that has been in business since 1952. Sheetz has over 600 locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina.
Our mission at Sheetz has been to meet the needs of customers on the go. Of course, things have changed over those nearly 70 years. Life is faster and busier, and customers expect us to be there when they need us most. One thing that hasn't changed is our commitment to our customers, our employees and the communities in which we operate. Sheetz donates millions of dollars every year to the charities it holds dear.
Schedule: 5am - 3pm
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:
Responsible for assuring that trucks and trailers are positioned in the appropriate location and that they are maintained and functioning properly.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (other duties may be assigned)
Position trucks and trailer at the appropriate dock location. Turn on refer units and ensure the units are functioning properly. Ensure the cooler and freezer areas of the trailer are at appropriate temperatures prior to products being loaded. Hook tractors with assigned trailers. Deliver truck to fuel island for re-fueling purposes. Make special deliveries and pick-ups utilizing a non-DOT vehicle. Run equipment through wash bay and hand polish chromes wheels and bumpers as assigned. Maintain daily activity log to reflect positioning, fueling, repairs, etc. by equipment and type. Hand polish chrome wheels and bumpers.
REQUIREMENTS:
(Equivalent combinations of education, licenses, certifications and/or experience may be considered)
The education, experience and license/certification requirements represent the
MINIMUM
requirements necessary to perform the functions of this position
successfully
.
Education
High School / GED / Sheetz training
Experience
5 years of driving experience with a clear MVR
Licenses/Certifications
Valid Class C Drivers License Must maintain medical certification in accordance with company policy
ABOUT SHEETZ
Sheetz, Inc. is a fast-growing, family-owned, food/convenience company that has been in business since 1952. Sheetz has over 600 locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina.
Our mission at Sheetz has been to meet the needs of customers on the go. Of course, things have changed over those nearly 70 years. Life is faster and busier, and customers expect us to be there when they need us most. One thing that hasn't changed is our commitment to our customers, our employees and the communities in which we operate. Sheetz donates millions of dollars every year to the charities it holds dear.
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Yard jockey job description example 3
Dairy Farmers of America yard jockey job description
**Position** : Yard Jockey - Class A- 2nd Shift
**Location** : Frederick, Maryland
The duties of the Yard Jockey - Class A are to: A. Do a morning inspection for each yard tractor, (check oil, water, transmission fluid, tires, lights and mirrors (etc.) B. Make sure the case dock has trailers loaded with empty milk cases to unload so the plant can run continuous without any interruptions. C. Make sure the cart dock has trailers to unload and reload. D. Start all units before loading to pre cool and check to make sure they are working properly. E. Bring up the route trailers to be unloaded (back in to take the cases and carts off) so they will be ready to load when load out calls for them. F. Shuttle trucks back and forth from truck lot to Dairy for loading. G. Fuel up trailer units as needed and turn in fuel slips to the garage. H. Shuttle supplies from warehouse to the Dairy. I. Turn in keys from loaded trucks to the proper drawer for drivers to use in the morning. J. Check temperature on units record on sheet provided. K. Check with receiver periodically to see if any trailers are needed. L. Check with case dock periodically to see if empty cases are needed or trailers need to be moved. M. Move out any finished trailer from the loading docks N. Make sure all loaded trailers are running (refers) O. Function and interact on a daily basis with plant personnel and comply with plant safety requirements. P. Communicate using cellular telephone or 2-way radio with dispatch, operations, and plant personnel.
- Possess a Class A Driver's License Have no more than 2 negative points on driving record
- Possess a High School Diploma or GED
- Able up to lift up to 60 lbs on a regular basis
- Should be able to be DOT Qualified
- Available to work different hours based on business needs
- Possess at least 2 years of previous transportation and logistics experience
- Week-end work required
EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran
**Location** : Frederick, Maryland
The duties of the Yard Jockey - Class A are to: A. Do a morning inspection for each yard tractor, (check oil, water, transmission fluid, tires, lights and mirrors (etc.) B. Make sure the case dock has trailers loaded with empty milk cases to unload so the plant can run continuous without any interruptions. C. Make sure the cart dock has trailers to unload and reload. D. Start all units before loading to pre cool and check to make sure they are working properly. E. Bring up the route trailers to be unloaded (back in to take the cases and carts off) so they will be ready to load when load out calls for them. F. Shuttle trucks back and forth from truck lot to Dairy for loading. G. Fuel up trailer units as needed and turn in fuel slips to the garage. H. Shuttle supplies from warehouse to the Dairy. I. Turn in keys from loaded trucks to the proper drawer for drivers to use in the morning. J. Check temperature on units record on sheet provided. K. Check with receiver periodically to see if any trailers are needed. L. Check with case dock periodically to see if empty cases are needed or trailers need to be moved. M. Move out any finished trailer from the loading docks N. Make sure all loaded trailers are running (refers) O. Function and interact on a daily basis with plant personnel and comply with plant safety requirements. P. Communicate using cellular telephone or 2-way radio with dispatch, operations, and plant personnel.
- Possess a Class A Driver's License Have no more than 2 negative points on driving record
- Possess a High School Diploma or GED
- Able up to lift up to 60 lbs on a regular basis
- Should be able to be DOT Qualified
- Available to work different hours based on business needs
- Possess at least 2 years of previous transportation and logistics experience
- Week-end work required
EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024