CDL Class A Spotter​/Yard jockey

Responsibilities of a Spotter/Yard Jockey

• Responsible for pre and post trip inspections of all tractors and trailers in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Ensure all trailers and containers are moved, parked, stored and secured accordingly within the recycling or storage yards.
• Communicate any safety or equipment issues with management.
• Operate effectively and safely on all staging areas, parking surfaces, and roads.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Observe all safety procedures.

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Three (3) plus years’ experience of roll‑off and/or tractor trailer experience.
• Clear MVR, PSP and Clearing House.
• Bi‑lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Must pass DOT Physical/Drug Screen.
• Must pass Background Check.

Candidates may not have more than 2 moving violations within the past 2 years for consideration.

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and SA Recycling safety, health, and environmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Work Environment:
  Scrap metal recycling and shredder yard.
• Equipment & Tools:
  Trucks up to 18 wheeler, hydraulic truck tilt and lift operations, box containers, mechanics tools.
• Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate, keeps steady when machine rocking in all directions, climbing fixed ladders.
• Work Capacity:
  Truck Driver Work Capacity.
• Sensory Demands:
  Hearing, vision, touch, smell, and taste.
• Hand Movements:
  Repetitive motions, gripping.