Yard Jockey - Switcher

Position Description:

Yard switcher should be able to comfortably operate a semi-truck with a trailer and/or yard tractors/mules, to move trailers in and out of docks or around the truck yard. Yard switchers must be able to back trailers up to dock doors, often with other trailers on either side of the dock. In addition, yard switcher may have to use other warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks, manual jacks and forklift. Yard switcher should also know how to perform pre- and post-trip inspections on tractors and trailers.

Yard switcher is responsible for the movement and spotting of containers to facilitate the needs of the warehouse in sorting and processing material for shipment or storage. Yard switcher is responsible for timely movements and thorough knowledge of on-hand inventory and positioning.

• Maintain a neat and orderly storage lot oriented toward maximizing efficiency in servicing the facilitys needs.
• Operate Yard Horse in a safe manner during numerous roll-on/roll-off procedures daily involving loaded and empty containers.
• Drive and operate Yard Horse under 15 mph in and around the yard.
• Responsible for accurate, neat and timely accounting for records involving container numbers, gross weights, tare weights, and net weights on the scale log sheet to include source and type of material.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspection, tractors, and trailers.
• Conduct afternoon yard check.
• Manipulate tractors.
• Assist outside drivers.
• Must function and interact on a daily basis with facility personnel and comply with facility safety requirements.
• Communicate using cellular telephone or 2-way radio with dispatch, operations, and plant personnel.

Requirements:

• Prior experience operating yard switchers, forklifts, & other similar heavy equipment is preferred. Familiarity with yard operations and logistics processes.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to accurately position trailers and containers within tight spaces and maintain precise alignment. Strong spatial awareness and depth perception are essential.