Truck Driver II - Stevedoring

About the Role

This position is responsible for operating terminal yard trucks and assisting with the loading and discharging of cargo within the facility. This is not an over-the-road position and requires a TWIC card, heavy hauling experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must have three (3) years of driving experience as a mule jockey or tractor-trailer driver
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to accurately process alpha/numeric data
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative
• Ability to think logically, follow procedures, and make sound decisions
• Flexibility to work extended hours, including nights, overtime, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, bend, squat, and twist
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Frequently required to talk and hear
• Continuously required to sit (while driving), grasp, and exercise eye-hand coordination, eye-hand-foot coordination, and finger dexterity
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-shift mechanical inspection of assigned company truck (yard mule) and report any deficiencies
• Operate yard truck and ensure cargo is properly secured for transport throughout the terminal, including loading and unloading break bulk cargo, containers, and steel/pipe using standard equipment
• Couple and uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions and connecting/disconnecting air and electrical lines
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from the loading crew and ensuring proper positioning of vehicles and equipment
• Maintain logs of loads and submit accurate daily shift activity reports
• Maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards, and remain aware of surroundings (vehicles, people, equipment, etc.)
• Perform other duties, such as general labor, as assigned