Local Non CDL Yard Switcher

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Full‑time Driver – Elsmere, KY, US

A Yard Jockey is responsible for efficiently and accurately selecting and staging trailers for loading and transport.

• Correctly move trailers in and out of dock with yard goats
• Maneuver a truck and trailer safely in busy industrial environments
• Regularly check equipment for faults or damages
• Ensure the equipment complies with all guidelines, including weight restrictions
• Perform proper pre‑ and post‑trip inspections and submit reports indicating truck conditions
• Produce activity logs
• Adhere to safety‑sensitive guidelines within the yard
• Identify workplace safety hazards
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

• Good knowledge of industrial equipment
• Ability to operate a two‑way radio
• Excellent hand‑eye coordination
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding and communicating in the English language is required
• Possess a team‑player attitude
• Ability to read, understand, and demonstrate safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to request and complete trailer moves in the Yard Management System (Catalyst System)

• Minimum 18 months verifiable over‑the‑road experience in the past 5 years, with at least 12 months within the past 3 years, subject to FMCSA drug‑testing rules (49 CFR Part 40)
• Minimum 12 months of over‑the‑road or trailer‑spotting experience in the last 3 years
• Experience backing 48’ to 53’ trailers (including in tight spaces and to dock doors)
• May substitute local experience for over‑the‑road experience
• Required to perform occasional shuttle routes; not limited to a certain time of year
• PSP below 90
• No preventable DOT accidents in the past 3 years
• No application falsifications; must include 10‑year verifiable employment history with no gaps
• Must pass pre‑hire background and drug test
• DOT compliance obligations (medical card, drug/alcohol testing, etc.)
• No drug‑related charges, past failed or refused drug screens, and no SAP programs
• No felony convictions within the past 7 years
• Requirement to operate a CMV on public roads
• Class A CDL required

• Full‑time, non‑exempt (hourly) position
• Hours over 40 in a week qualify for overtime (time and a half)

• No OTR for this position

US 1 Shorthaul offers short‑division logistics services throughout 48 states, leading with integrity, experience, and safety. By utilizing the latest supply‑chain management technology, we implement an efficiency‑driven process that provides customers with practical solutions tailored to meet their goals with precision.

• Drop and hook only
• No freight handling
• No OTR
• Home daily

• Weekly pay
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Employer‑paid AD&D insurance

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US 1 Shorthaul is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We welcome all to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. US 1 Shorthaul does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, and/or local laws.

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