BSP Trans, Inc. has been providing the Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont areas with outstanding LTL transportation services since 1970. At BSP, our team consists of a six-terminal network across our coverage area to ensure swift deliveries for customers.
We have immediate openings for our Yard Jockey/Dock Worker 3rd Shift position,
Full Time – Mon thru Fri Start time: 6:00 PM
$23.00 Per hour including a $1,000 sign on bonus
What you will do on a typical shift:
- Safely handle and maneuver tractor/trailers and other large equipment to facilitate the loading and unloading operations in the yard
- Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections of the yard and dock equipment
- Properly cube, load and unload freight using a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck or by hand
- Properly load freight to prevent damage and shifting in transit by blocking and bracing and thru the use of load bars, straps, dunnage and air bags.
- Accurately set up, break down and hook trailers safely
- Ensure all pup trailers have tilt bar to be lowered prior to loading of freight
- Raise and lower landing gear
- Monitor yard for unsafe drivers and non-employees; notify management
- Work in outdoor weather conditions
- Perform all duties of dockworker as requested
- Communicate effectively with Dock supervision, Line Haul drivers and Fleet Services personnel on a continual basis.
- Regular attendance is required.
- Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform other duties as assigned.
What you need at a minimum to succeed at BSP:
- If a CDL holder, must be registered with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
- Experience in the transportation industry is preferability to operate forklift (7500 lb. vehicle)
- Must be able to push or pull loaded pallet jack and/or hand truck with a minimum load of 70lbs
- Must be capable of dropping/hooking and coupling trailers which involves cranking landing gear, pulling 5th wheel pin which takes approximately 65 lbs. of pressure; and maneuvering a trailer dolly
- Night/weekend shifts may be required
- Must be able to lift approximately 70 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job
- Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities
- Must pass a pre-employment Physical and will be subject to a criminal history background check.
Benefits for FT Employees Include:
- Generous Vacation Policy
- Holidays – 7 per year
- Medical Plan – 75% funded by company
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance company paid
- Short Term Disability company paid
- FSA/DCA (flexible spending account/dependent care reimbursement account)
- 401(k) Plan with company match
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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test/physical, background check.
The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.
