CDL A Yard Jockey - Summit, IL

Job Description As a Spotter/ Yard Jockey for Bulkmatic you are responsible for safely and efficiently loading and spotting trailers within a plant environment and for loading dry product from a plant or rail car into a dry bulk trailer while avoiding spills and contaminations. CDL A is required for this position.

You will work locally at the Summit/ Argo, IL Facility.

Pay: $28 per Hour + Overtime when applicable

Schedule:

• Sunday through Wednesday
• 4 10-Hour Shifts
• Hours: 5 a.m.
  
  - 3 p.m.

Jockeys work independently or with one or two other Jockeys. This position requires outdoor work, so they must be willing to work in all types of weather conditions.

Job Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:

• Ability to speak, write and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to perform basic math computations
• Ability to process paperwork for invoicing, billing, etc.
• Ability to follow safety related regulations and product specifications to avoid product contaminations.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Ability to handle physical work at least 10 hours daily at the medium exertion level, which may require lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day.
• Ability to drive equipment around the yard.

Essential Functions:

• Bend, stoop, climb, walk, sit and do medium effort work for at least 8 hours during shift.
• Ability to trans load product from one container to another avoiding spills and contaminations.
• Frequent climbing in and out of cab of tractor.
• Frequent bending stooping and climbing to inspect tractor and trailer per DOT regulations.
• Must be able to work outdoors, in any weather, be able to climb 30 to 50 feet without fear of heights, and walk on top of trailers or within the yard and terminal.
• Maintain all paperwork accurately which requires verifying numbers, and identification of loads to assure correct load is being transferred or loaded.
• Report discrepancies or problems to supervisors as noted. uniform, and wearing proper safety gear and apparel.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions, and to satisfactorily communicate with other drivers, customers or workers.
• Ability to drive a tractor-trailer around the yard.

Additional Functions:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Attend safety meetings.
• Work at least 40 hours/week, sometimes with fluctuating hours and days of the week as needed.
• Ability to work on your own and be self-motivated in completing job assignments.

Education: High School diploma or (GED) is required

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full time employees including paid vacation and holidays, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401k with employer match, and life insurance among other benefits.

Job Pay $28.00 - $28.00 per hour Job General Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full time employees including paid vacation and holidays, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401k with employer match, and life insurance among other benefits.