Yard Jockey - PM
Company: Standard Logistics
Location: Myerstown
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Principal Function:Safely and efficiently operates inter-city
truck, or combination units, in the transportation of freight
between terminals, relay stations, and home terminals to distant
point(s) and return. Loads and unloads freight. Matches, counts and
verifies freight with bills of lading and manifest. Complies with
company and customer policies as well as Federal and State
regulations in order to deliver freight undamaged and on
time.Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform daily pre-trip inspections and post-trip inspections on
vehicles and required parts and accessories to determine safe
operating conditions prior to departure. Ensure that mechanical,
safety, ELD, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Check shipping papers to determine nature of load and any
special hazards, and, when feasible, to check load itself, and
methods of securing it.Inspect the load before and after to
determine the physical condition; read bills of lading to determine
assignment details. Check all load-related documentation to ensure
that it is complete and accurate. Obtain receipts or signatures for
services when required.
- Operate vehicles in compliance with DOT, OSHA, state, and
federal safety regulations, company rules and all applicable laws
and regulations in accordance with all principles of safe
driving.
- Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources,
verifying instructions and routes.
- Pick-up and deliver freight as required as assigned. Plan or
adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer
equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other
navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption;
- Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and
unloading, operating any special loading related equipment on
vehicles and using other equipment as necessary. Check conditions
of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there
has been no damage.
- Maneuver tractor trailers into loading or unloading positions,
following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and
loading equipment are properly positioned. Hook and unhook trailers
as required.
- Collect freight charges (COD's) and deliver as instructed.
- Match, count and verify freight with bills of lading and
manifest. Confirm freight condition and check for damage. Note any
exceptions in writing.
- Secure equipment and freight for transport with tarps, chains,
binders, webbing or straps.
- Present a professional image and attitude to colleagues,
clients and client's customers at all times.
- Communicate with the Support Center and customers for
instructions and report delays or problems.
- Possess and utilize area map books as applicable.
- Perform general clean up (e.g. truck and trailer
interior).
- Report all defects, accidents, traffic violations, damage or
injuries involving driver or equipment immediately.
- Maintain Driver's Record of Duty Status (driver's log) in
accordance with DOT, state and federal regulations.
- Driving up to 11 Hours.
- Lifting and Folding Tarps weighing up to 80lbs.
- Possess general knowledge of operation and safety of pallet
jacks, liftgates, forklifts, etc.
- Must be able to work independently, with minimal
supervision.
- Confirm loaded truck is within legal road weight restrictions.
Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting heavy
equipment and wide loads. Drive the tractor and/or trailer to weigh
stations before and after loading and along routes to document
weights and comply with state regulations.
- Operate equipment, such as Omnitracs, FMS, Electronic Logs, and
telephones, to exchange necessary information with dispatcher,
branch manager, or other drivers.
- Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil,
fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
- Subject to random DOT drug screening per FMCSA
regulations.
- Maintain a valid commercial driver's license and Medical
certification.
- Obey all traffic laws.
- Perform other related work as required.Required Qualifications:
.
- Must possess a valid Class A CDL license for their state of
residence.
- Must pass a pre-employment DOT drug and alcohol
screen.Preferred Qualifications:
- Intrastate and Interstate Driving Experience
- Clean driving recordPhysical Requirements:Must be able to:
- Sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate period of
up to 10 hours.
- Perform occasional squatting, crouching, bending, twisting,
climbing, stooping, reaching, and balancing.
- Enter/exit the vehicle's cab frequently during the day
- Frequently lift and carry freight weighing 1-50 lbs.
- Frequently reach at waist level, and occasionally reach above
shoulder level and below waist level.
- Hook/unhook various commercial vehicle combinations, manually
lower and raise landing gear, operate the fifth wheel release
lever, lock and release pintle-hooks, attach and release safety
chains, open and close cargo doors, frequently climb into and out
of vehicles, fuel vehicles and check engine oil and coolant
levels.We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer
competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all
full-time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal
opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast
are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to
equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry,
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age,
citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or
Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that
requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for
positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without
need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
Keywords: Standard Logistics, Reading , Yard Jockey - PM, Other , Myerstown, Pennsylvania
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