Yard Jockey

Description:

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All job duties must be performed in a way that promotes safe practices in accordance with Leonard’s established safety programs.

• $21 to $22 per hour based on experience
  
• Weekly pay
  
• Full-time
  
• Great benefits (medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program)
  
• 401K with company match
  
• Company paid life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Overtime is available
  

• Maintain weekday/weekend availability, Monday to Friday plus occasional hours on either Saturday or Sunday based on port operations
  
• Holiday availability if the holiday falls on a normal workday (additional compensation provided)
  
• Be forklift certified or be willing to be trained and certified
  
• Possession of a current and valid Class A CDL is a plus
  

The essential duties and responsibilities of the position include:

• Organizes and maintains the arrangement of containers or trailers per the direction of the drop yard supervisor
  
• Loads and unloads trailers on the cross-dock with a forklift per the direction of the drop yard supervisor
  
• Maintains product integrity by ensuring reefers are on, fueled, and maintained at the appropriate temperature
  
• Performs safety checks on the trailers and takes trailers to and from repair shop as needed
  
• Transports trailers and containers to designated locations at nearby yards (if in possession of Class A license)
  
• Interacts with other drivers and supervisors in a professional manner regarding placement of containers
  
• Visually inspects trailers prior to the driver leaving with the trailer and upon the return of the trailer to the yard
  
• Performs safety checks on the yard tractor and reports any issues to the drop yard supervisor
  

Requirements:

The professional skills and abilities an ideal candidate should possess include:

• Sound organizational, records management, time management skills, and attention to detail
  
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills, well-developed verbal and written communication skills, plus the ability to work both as an individual contributor and a team member
  
• The ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities and meet assigned deadlines
  
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks, as well as to accept direction on given assignments
  
• Communicates proficiently and effectively to forklift drivers and customer drivers
  

Based on the technical and professional responsibilities of the position, the Yard Jockey is required to have:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
  
• 1 year of relevant experience
  
• Possession of a current and valid Class A CDL is a plus
  
• Equipment certificates: Forklift, clamp truck, and pallet jack desirable
  

The Yard Jockey is primarily located in a warehouse environment with moderate to high noise levels and may be exposed to varying weather and temperature conditions while traveling. Physical requirements include:

• Regularly lifting up to 25 pounds and up to 75 pounds with assistance
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position offers an excellent benefits package (401K, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and more).

If interested, please apply to this ad or call 585-337-4398 for more information.

Leonard's Express, Inc. is a family-owned transportation provider headquartered in Farmington, NY with additional offices located throughout the United States. We provide transportation solutions for a wide range of customers that encompass many industries. With our state-of-the-art technology and our dedicated staff, we are able to provide our customers with dependable, diversified and creative logistics solutions that are responsive and cost-effective.

Our company offers a variety of unique and exciting professional opportunities in New York, Delaware, Idaho, North Carolina, Wisconsin and across the nation. At Leonard’s Express you will be joining a team of highly skilled and dedicated individuals. Whether you have a background in Class A driving, customer service, finance, human resources, information technology, maintenance, operations, recruiting, sales, settlement, or safety we have a role for you.

Leonard's Express, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.