Yard Jockey, Roll-Off Truck

AMP is applying AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world's recycling infrastructure and maximize the value in waste. AMP gives waste and recycling leaders the power to harness AI to reduce labor costs, increase resource recovery, and deliver more reliable operations. With hundreds of deployments across North America, Asia, and Europe, AMP's technology offers a transformational solution to waste sortation and changes the fundamental economics of recycling. Headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, AMP has operations and career opportunities in Portsmouth, Virginia, outside Atlanta, Cleveland, and in Europe.

About the role

Yard jockeys are at the center of logistics operations, responsible for the precise maneuvering of open-top dumpsters and assisting with docking. The Yard Jockey, Roll-Off Truck role primarily involves moving dumpsters to and from locations throughout the yard at the plant.

Responsibilities

• Assist with docking dumpsters
• Inspect containers
• Perform yard checks
• Fill out necessary delivery forms and paperwork
• Clean out empty dumpsters
• Keep the yard clear of debris and trash

Skills

• Strong driving skills: Yard jockeys must have excellent driving skills as they are responsible for maneuvering both small and large dumpsters around tight spaces.
• Good physical stamina: The job can be physically demanding, with duties including hitching and unhitching dumpsters.
• Attention to detail: Yard jockeys must have a keen eye for detail while inspecting containers, performing yard checks, and handling delivery forms and paperwork.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Preferred: Five (5) years of recent experience in heavy equipment operation
• Clean driving record and solid work history
• Experience operating a wide variety of heavy equipment

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk and hear.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

Pay

$22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Schedule

• 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday - Friday
• Overtime available
• Weekends as needed

Benefits

• Medical: The company covers between 78% to 100% of the premium for Cigna medical healthcare plans depending on the selection.
• Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance: The company covers the cost of Basic Life / AD&D 1 x Salary, with the option to purchase additional through New York Life.
• HSA Eligible Health Plans with company contributions
• 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching)
• 14 days accruing PTO
• Benefits start the day you start
• 6 accrued sick days
• Eight (8) paid holidays

Working Location: 3325 Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23704