Yard Jockey CDL

About the role

Join Our Community of Food People! Become a US FOODS® Driver!

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Dispatcher/Router for truck/trailer and door assignments
• Keep assigned equipment coupled
• Move trailers between buildings as directed by Router or Warehouse Supervisor
• Load, unload, or merge loads between environments
• Stage shuttle trailers nightly for shuttle drivers
• Set up trailers for backhaul with tractor and empty pallets
• Place backhauls in correct door to be unloaded by warehouse
• Maintain equipment ready for next day's deliveries
• Work with mechanics nightly
• Attend all required company meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse*
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications
• Minimum of six months commercial driving experience preferred
• Able to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations
• Able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records.

Qualifications

• Physical requirements: Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required
• Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions

Skills

• Communication skills
• Physical stamina and strength
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance
• Strong safety culture
• Excellent local leadership
• Continuous improvement focus

Pay

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $32.78 and $36. As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.

Schedule

Sunday - Monday - Tuesday - Thursday 7PM - 3AM

Benefits

To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status