Yard Jockey

Position Summary

The DC Yard Jockey transports trailers to the correct location both in the DC yard and off‑site locations safely and accurately. The role includes transferring trailers from one truck to another, directing drivers entering and exiting the yard, and upholding the company’s core values of respect, teamwork, quality, and ingenuity. The Yard Jockey will be cross‑trained in other departments as needed and may be asked to carry out special projects.

Essential Functions

• Repetitively lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Transports trailers, full or empty, to or from locations in the yard or off‑site extension of DC storage.
• Applies seals to trailers signifying outbound trailer, staged trailers, and empty trailers.
• Maintains a clean and orderly trailer yard.
• Conducts regular inspections of incoming and outgoing equipment; cleaning, maintaining, and reporting damage of equipment daily.
• Trained and willing to work in the DC for hired‑on/assigned department when not moving equipment.
• Performs safety checks.
• Assists in daily cleanup duties.
• Performs manual or physical job duties, based upon DC needs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Experience / Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record for at least 3 years.
• Effective communication through reading and writing comprehension.
• Ability to work well with numbers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communicate courteously and professionally with dispatchers, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Commitment to safety rules and procedures.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule with mandatory overtime when scheduled.
• Adherence to all company policies, including safety rules.
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency with numbers.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Travel Requirements

No travel is required for this role.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to meet physical demands such as repetitive walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stretching, and climbing up and down a step ladder for the duration of the shift and overtime.
• Ability to repeatedly lift, push, pull, and carry 50 lbs for the duration of the shift and overtime.
• Good hand‑eye coordination.

Work Environment

Required to work indoor in a non‑climate‑controlled environment.

Independent Judgment

Performs tasks and duties under direct supervision, using well‑defined policies and procedures. Work is reviewed by a supervisor, providing limited opportunity for independent judgment and decision‑making. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired results, makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices, and regularly exercises independent judgment within accepted practices.

Benefits

• Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, world‑class resorts, and conservation attractions
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more