Yard Jockey - Overnight Shift (Transportation)
Yard Jockeys are responsible to move company vehicles throughout the facility yard. Moving trucks in and out of dock doors for loading and unloading procedures. Ensuring safe driving rules and procedures are followed at all times. Checking and reporting any vehicle damages and or maintenance issues to dispatch.
*Essential Job Functions:
Able to write a report.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Sitting (10-20 minute intervals, numerous time per day)Standing (5-10 minute intervals)Walking to & from trucks in yard.Able to work night hours and available for weekends.
Flexible to work assigned shifts based on business needs.
Maintain three-points of contact with steps and truck to safely enter and exit truck
* Position Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensuring safety of truck fleet; preventing damage while being parked or movedCheck for any truck damage (s)Report any damage (s) to vehicles to supervisor on dutyReport any/all suspicious persons/events on/around Baldor propertyArrange truck parking in orderly and convenient mannerMove trucks to and from loading docksTo bring trucks back and forth to leasing companies for repairs or other(Day Jockies) Check vehicles for the following:
Proper permits and paperwork are in truckProper equipment and emergency equipment is in the vehicles and operationalAdditional vehicle inspection
Ensure vehicle keys are returned by drivers and left in truckTruck back Roll up door
Ensure in good weather the empty truck back roll-up door isopenand equipment in truck is securedIn inclement weather (Snow/ice or heavy rain) empty back truck roll-up door isclosedand equipment in truck is secured
*Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED preferred.Able to read and write legibly; able to follow orders; able to write reports.Have a Valid drivers licenseAbility to lift up to 50 lbs.Sitting (10-20 minute intervals; numerous times per day)Standing (5-10 minute intervals; numerous times per day)Walking to & from trucks in yard.Able to work night hours and available for weekends.Maintain three-points of contact with steps and truck to safely enter and exit truck.Flexible to work assigned shifts based on business needs.
