Yard Jockey

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment yard dog and forklift.
• Maneuver and back trailers into loading docks and assist in loading and unloading products.
• Assist in the maintenance of the facility by emptying trash bins, sweeping, discarding materials and normal cleaning duties.
• Maintain yard mule performing basic repairs as needed and keep the yard mule clean.
• Follow all safety protocols including performing safety checks to secure trailer and operating all equipment in a safe and professional manner.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, tools, and machinery to ensure they are clean and in good working condition.
• Keep the yard neat and orderly, moving units as directed.
• Move all trailers in and out of the shop for technicians.
• Take photos of trailers upon completion to provide to service advisor, so advisor can give to customer.
• Dismount and mount tires for jobs in shop.
• Take special precautions while driving.
• Follow good housekeeping standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report all accidents to a manager or supervisor. Job Requirements:
• Must have a valid CDL license, a valid DOT medical certification card and a clean DMV driving record.
• Must have a clean driving record and maintain it.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Excellent Customer Service and outstanding communication and people skills, the ability to be a team player.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks with varying deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to work any shift. Physical Demands:
• Ability to stand for the entire work shift.
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds.
• May also engage in frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, and pulling of parts and part containers, climbing stairs, and climbing on and off back end of pick-up truck.
• May also engage in standing, lifting, twisting, turning, climbing a ladder, etc.
• Due to the open environment of the shop, must be able to work in various weather and temperatureconditions to include extreme heat, humidity and cold.
• Must also be able to tolerate wearing personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to,a hard hat, steel toed safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, safety glasses, goggles.