Yard Jockey Operator

YARD JOCKEY OPERATOR### YARD JOCKEY OPERATOR Apply:
Athens, AL:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R23369
** Job Summary
** The Jockey Truck Driver is responsible for the organization of trailers on-site using the Yard Jockey truck. The position may require the use of a forklift for a percentage of the time.
** Principle Duties and Responsibilities
*** Safely drives in the facility staging shipping loads in various weather conditions
* Completes daily equipment inspection sheets
* Loads and unloads trucks as needed to assist with production
* Inspects equipment to ensure safe operating conditions
* Secures load and/or inspects load to ensure it has been properly secured
* Performs duties consistent with all applicable Company rules
* Conducts preventive maintenance to the truck and ensures it is clean
* Maintains appropriate shipping documents as required
* Maintains radio contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions on trailers/loads to be moved
* Verifies shipping documents for accuracy
* Completes paperwork as required
* May operate a forklift to load/unload trailers as required
* Follows forklift rules and policies as described by Company policy
* Completes training as required by management
* Participates in safety programs and meetings
* Performs other duties as required
** Qualifications
* ** Must be 18 years of age
* Minimum 12th-grade basic education completed
* A minimum of 6 months of experience driving a commercial vehicle or yard jockey truck is required
* Working knowledge of vehicle parts, and how to handle minor repairs to ensure equipment is in proper operating conditions
* Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process within 4 months of hire
* CDL license is not a requirement for this position
* Ability to pass a driving test/skills evaluation in a yard jockey truck