• Yard Jockey / Switcher Driver

    General Trading Co. Inc. (Carlstadt, NJ)


    General Trading has an immediate job opening for an experienced Yard Driver/Switcher to work 1st shift. The Yard Driver/Switcher must back in and pull out trailers and straight trucks in order to load and unload at dock doors. The Yard Driver/Switcher must fuel refrigerated trailers following safe practices and OSHA regulations. The Yard Driver/Switcher must have a CDL Class A license, be familiar with US DOT, and Vehicle Maintenance and Inspections. The Yard Jockey/Switcher must be able to operate company issued equipment including, yard tractor, refrigerated equipment, diesel fuel pump and Liftgates when applicable.

    Functions:

    + Pre-trip and back in and pull out semi-trailers in our yards

    + Fuel equipment when applicable

    + Reset Reefer alarm codes

    + Operate company issued handheld barcode scanner entering moves and fuel entries

    + Perform Pre and Post trip inspections on yard tractors and trailers

    + Wash out trailers when necessary

    + Follow safe practices and report defects and issues

    Requirements:

    + Valid NJ or NY CDL class A drivers license, a valid medical card and pass a US DOT regulated drug screen.

    + 3-6 months driving experience in a combination tractor trailer.

    + Must follow all OSHA and US DOT regulations as it applies to vehicle maintenance

    + Must pass a road test.

    Benefits:

    + Full Medical and Dental

    + 401(k) with Company Match

    + Paid Sick, Personal and Vacation days

    + Overtime