Yard Jockey / Switcher Driver at General Trading Co.
Carlstadt, New Jersey, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

CDL Class A License, Yard Driver, Switcher, Vehicle Maintenance, Inspections, Fueling Trailers, Refrigerated Equipment, Handheld Barcode Scanner, Pre-trip Inspections, Post-trip Inspections, OSHA Regulations, US DOT Regulations, Road Test, Trailer Washing

Industry

Wholesale Food and Beverage

Description
General Trading has an immediate job opening for an experienced Yard Driver/Switcher to work 1st shift.   The Yard Driver/Switcher must back in and pull out trailers and straight trucks in order to load and unload at dock doors. The Yard Driver/Switcher must fuel refrigerated trailers following safe practices and OSHA regulations.  The Yard Driver/Switcher must have a CDL Class A license, be familiar with US DOT, and Vehicle Maintenance and Inspections. The Yard Jockey/Switcher must be able to operate company issued equipment including, yard tractor, refrigerated equipment, diesel fuel pump and Liftgates when applicable. Location: Carlstadt, NJ (Meadowlands area) Functions: * Pre-trip and back in and pull out semi-trailers in our yards * Fuel equipment when applicable * Reset Reefer alarm codes * Operate company issued handheld barcode scanner entering moves and fuel entries * Perform Pre and Post trip inspections on yard tractors and trailers * Wash out trailers when necessary * Follow safe practices and report defects and issues Requirements: * Valid NJ or NY CDL class A drivers license, a valid medical card and pass a US DOT regulated drug screen. * 3-6 months driving experience in a combination tractor trailer. * Must follow all OSHA and US DOT regulations as it applies to vehicle maintenance * Must pass a road test. Benefits: * Full Medical and Dental * 401(k) with Company Match * Paid Sick, Personal and Vacation days * Overtime
Responsibilities
The Yard Driver/Switcher is responsible for backing in and pulling out trailers and straight trucks for loading and unloading at dock doors. They must also perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and follow safe practices while operating company equipment.
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