Yard Jockey Roll-Off Driver
Yard Jockey Roll-Off Driver
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Job Description
RDS of Virginia LLC is a wellestablished company whose core business is recycling processing and marketing of materials. RDS operates five different facilities across three different states servicing the recycling needs of thousands of companies and households. RDS is committed to recovering as much material as possible from the waste stream for both the short and longterm health of our environment.
Job Summary
Yard jockeys are at the center of logistics operations responsible for the precise maneuvering of opentop dumpsters and assisting with docking. The Yard Jockey usually consists of moving dumpsters to and from throughout the yard at the plant.
Yard jockeys are also often expected to:
- 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
Being a yard jockey requires a specific skill set to perform the job efficiently and safely. Some essential skills that a yard jockey should have include:
- 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.
Status: FullTime 3640 hours per week). MondayFriday. Weekend work may be required (as needed). Hourly. NonExempt.
Education and Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED
- Five 5 years recent related experience in heavy equipment operation (preferred); experience operating a wide variety of heavy equipment
- Having a clean driving record and solid work history
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to successfully pass a drug/alcohol screen and physical ability test
- Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with the plant operations
- Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the entire body. This will include climbing lifting balancing walking carrying and stooping
- Prolonged periods standing and walking
- Must be able to lift to 40 pounds at times
RDS of Virginia LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Must successfully pass a drug/alcohol screening.
Employment Type
Full-Time
