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Job Description
As posted by the hiring company
Job Overview:
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.
Location: Carlstadt, NJ (Meadowlands area)
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
