CDL-A Jockey Driver
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Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The CDL Jockey Driver is responsible for safely positioning trailers on the yard supporting dock operations and performing short local moves as scheduled. This role ensures efficient trailer flow accurate placement and timely staging to support warehouse production and outbound routes. This role requires working independently following instructions via smartphone staying organized being flexible and bringing a can-do attitude.
Responsibilities:
- Jump in where needed to keep operations moving
- Keep trailers trucks and pallet jacks organized and clearly staged so dock operations flow smoothly and safely
- Check batteries report mechanical issues top off fluids when assigned and assist with small fixes (lights glad hands dock plates etc.)
- Shuttle trailers between yard spots docks and operational areas
- Back trailers into tight dock and yard spaces with precision
- Coordinate trailer placements with warehouse and dispatch
- Verify trailer numbers and paperwork upon movement
- Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and organization safety policies
- Support special projects during peak volume or emergencies
- Maintain clean tractor interior and yard safety practices
Requirements:
- Able to speak and read English
- Class A Commercial Drivers License
- Able to pass a DOT physical and drug/alcohol test
- Able to complete a Post Offer / Pre-Employment Physical Test
- Able to complete background check
- Knowledge of DOT regulations HOS rules and basic tractor/trailer safety
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Able to work in outdoor weather conditions year-round
- Must be able to lift/pull up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks as needed
- Able to safely operate both manual and automatic transmissions
Benefits:
Our benefits for full-time employees include:
- An employee access card to select food at the Selection Center - a small handling fee is charged
- Vacation time after 90 days
- 6 paid holidays
- Health Insurance
- Notary on staff at no charge to employees
- Opportunity for personal growth and professional advancement
About Blessings of Hope:
Blessings of Hope is a nonprofit organization committed to addressing todays global food crisis through dedicated food distribution efforts. Large corporations can efficiently donate food through Blessings of Hope to give back to the community and people in need.
Our ability to process and distribute the equivalent of 2 million meals each month empowers regional ministries churches disaster relief organizations and food banks to serve their local communities by feeding the hungry and sharing the love of Jesus.
Our Mission:
Empowering ministries to bring Hope to their communities by bridging the gap between food surplus and people in need.
Our Values:
Be Generous and Have a Serving Spirit
- Have a Great Attitude
- Be Compassionate
- Be Respectful
- Be a Great Team Player
Honor God by Pursuing Excellence
- Be Professional
- Take Responsibility
- Be Dependable
- Have a Growth Mindset
Practice Stewardship by Being Resourceful
- Take Initiative
- Find Solutions
- Maximize Resources
- Get the Job Done
This is a very rewarding job as you get to serve people every day and help to feed the hungry and bring hope to people in need!
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Basic Math
- Paratransit
- Tanker Experience
- Van Driver
- Box Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Commercial Vehicle Experience
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Manual Transmission Experience
- Driving
- Heavy Lifting
About Company
Turning Excess into Impact for People in Need | The problem isn't a lack of food; it's a way to get food already available to the people who need it most.
