Yard Jockey

About the Company:

Founded in 2008 by Ross Sapir, Roadway Moving is built on the core principles of accountability, kindness, generosity, and dedication. These values drive a culture of excellence, where our people—not just our trucks—set us apart in a crowded industry. We believe in investing in both our employees and our clients, fostering an environment rooted in respect, urgency, clear communication, and appreciation.

At Roadway, we don’t just move boxes, we move lives, and we do it with a commitment to making the experience remarkable for everyone involved.

We are looking for a Yard Jockey responsible for the safe, organized, and efficient movement, inspection, and control of company trucks, trailers, and moving equipment. This role is critical to fleet readiness, equipment accountability, yard organization, and on‑time operational support for both local and long‑distance moving operations.

• Safely move trucks and trailers between yards, parking areas, docks, and staging zones.
• Position vehicles for dispatch, loading, unloading, storage, and long‑distance operations.
• Perform vehicle check‑in and check‑out procedures, including visual safety inspections.
• Identify, document, and report vehicle damage, defects, or safety concerns immediately.
• Verify and account for moving equipment (blankets, straps, bars, dollies, ramps).
• Maintain organized parking, clear traffic lanes, and safe yard flow.
• Transport units to and from maintenance or service locations as directed.
• Monitor off‑site parking to ensure compliance and prevent tickets or violations.
• Complete required logs, inspection forms, and yard movement documentation.
• Support long‑distance operations, staging, and fleet readiness as assigned.

• Prior experience in a moving company, trucking, or yard environment preferred
• Valid driver’s license required;
  CDL Class A is required
• Ability to safely operate tractors and trailers in tight yard conditions
• Familiarity with moving equipment and fleet operations
• Strong attention to detail and accountability
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with multiple departments
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Strong teamwork and problem‑solving skills

• Full-time, in-person position
• Flexible hours based on operational needs
• Nights, weekends, and extended hours as required
• Outdoor yard and facility-based work

• $25.00-$30.00/hour based on experience
• Opportunities for overtime
• Benefits package available for full‑time employees

Bronx, NY (Additional parking in Mt. Vernon, NY)

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Note:

The above description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities due to the nature of work performed to accomplish Roadway Mover’s mission. Roadway Movers, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Roadway Movers, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.