Pay: $22.00 per hour
Job description: CDL Required
"Now hiring a Yard Jockey (Switcher Truck Driver) to join a leading logistics company in North Bergen,NJ!
If you’re ready to bring your skills to a dynamic team, apply today!"
Job Opening: Yard Jockey (Switcher Truck Driver)
Location: North Bergen, NJ
Pay: $22 Per hour
Schedule: Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Weekends as needed) based on production
Additional $50 bonus for working Sundays
About the Role:
Join a leading logistics company as a Yard Jockey (Switcher Truck Driver), where you'll play an essential role in supporting warehouse operations by transporting trailers safely and efficiently. This position involves moving full and empty trailers between the docks and designated yard locations, performing pre-move inspections, and collaborating with warehouse and fleet maintenance teams to ensure operational flow. Occasionally, you may also operate forklifts or other powered industrial equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Transport trailers between docks and designated parking spaces in the yard.
- Conduct safety and maintenance checks on trailers before transport; tag any trailers needing maintenance.
- Organize the trailer yard to facilitate safe, efficient movement of trailers.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Assist with additional tasks, such as pallet building, as assigned by management.
- Operate forklifts and other equipment as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Physical Ability: Able to climb steps, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
- Attention to Detail: Strong focus on safety and ability to inspect trailers thoroughly.
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively via radio, read instructions on screens, and collaborate within a team.
- Flexibility: Willing to adapt to different tasks as needed and open to schedule changes.
- Environment Tolerance: Able to work in a non-climate-controlled setting (hot summers, cold winters).
Minimum Requirements:
- 1–3 years of relevant work experience.
- Valid CDL driver's license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Flatbed experience of 3+ years
- Yard Switcher experience needed
- Bilingual a plus
- English Needed
Work Environment:
Expect a noisy, non-temperature-controlled environment with exposure to the elements.
If you’re a proactive, detail-oriented flatbed driver with the flexibility to meet dynamic business needs, we’d love to hear from you!
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Trucking Driver Type:
- Company driver
- Team driver
Trucking Route:
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
Language:
Work Location: In person
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
