Yard Jockey jobs in Alaska
Yard Jockey operates gasoline or diesel powered tractor trailer combination bringing trailers to loading docks to be unloaded. Backs trailer to loading docks, performs safety checks to secure trailer, opens bay doors, and assists dock workers in loading/unloading trailer. Being a Yard Jockey maintains radio or telephone contact with dispatcher to receive delivery or pick up instructions or to receive notice of changes in scheduled delivery or pick up. Typically requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Yard Jockey requires Commercial Driver License (CDL) - Class A. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Yard Jockey works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Yard Jockey typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Yard Jockey jobs
Yard Worker Yard
- Builders FirstSource
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Sitka, AK
FULL_TIME
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Position Summary:
Performs a variety of yard activities including operating a forklift to move product and material throughout the yard. Provides customer service to customers.
What You'll Do:- Assists customers in the location and loading of product.
- Reviews materials loaded against invoice or requisition; completes and routes paperwork appropriately.
- Moves product/material throughout the yard ensuring placement in correct areas.
- Ensures product/material is well stocked of inventory at all times.
- Performs routine cleanup of yard.
- Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and six months’ experience with performing these or similar tasks; or equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
- Requires OSHA Forklift Certification
- Ability to operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.
- Knowledge of safety procedures while performing tasks
- Strong customer service skills
- Knowledge of company products/inventory available at work location
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
- Ability to read and understand invoices and requisitions
- Work is performed primarily in an outdoor yard environment, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
- Must be able to physically operate forklift equipment (climb up and down into cab, twist torso for 360-degree visibility, use arms to operate controls.
- 2 Days Ago
Yard Foreman Yard
- Builders FirstSource
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Kodiak, AK
FULL_TIME
- Position Summary:Oversees and directs the activities of yard personnel in order to ensure good customer service and safe and efficient movement of goods and equipment on the premises.What You'll Do: D...
- 2 Days Ago
Dispatcher and Customer Service Representative
- Alaska Pet & Yard Services, LLC
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Anchorage, AK
FULL_TIME
- For over 17 years, Alaska Pet and Yard Services, LLC (APYS) has been providing dog waste cleanup services to over 12,000 customers from South Anchorage to the Mat-Su Valley. The Dispatcher and Custome...
- 4 Days Ago
General Laborer
- Alaska Pet & Yard Services, LLC
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Anchorage, AK
FULL_TIME
- Alaska Pet and Yard Services has several General Laborer positions available and is actively interviewing!Must be okay with cleaning up after dogs. You read that right! This job consist of shoveling l...
- 18 Days Ago
Crew Member - Grounds Maintenance Laborer & Driver
- Alaska Pet & Yard Services, LLC
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Anchorage, AK
FULL_TIME
- We currently have "Grounds Maintenance Laborer/Driver" position's available to serve our customers within the Municipality of Anchorage. This is a year round position. It is not seasonal. Depending on...
- 18 Days Ago
General Laborer
- Alaska Pet & Yard Services, LLC
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Palmer, AK
FULL_TIME
- Alaska Pet and Yard Services has several General Laborer positions available and is actively interviewing!Must be okay with cleaning up after dogs. You read that right! This job consist of shoveling l...
- 18 Days Ago
Yard Jockey jobs at Popular Companies
Yard Jockey - Nights
- US 1 Shorthaul
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Hickory, NC
- Job Description Job Description Looking for job that gives YOU more? Work with us and get more than a job. We offer OVER...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Yard Jockey
- Hiring Now!
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Albuquerque, NM
- Perform trailer movement according to prioritization to optimize plant or warehouse efficiencies and production needs Ho...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Yard Jockey
- Griffin Bros Leasing, Inc.
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Huntersville, NC
- Job Type Full-time Description Yard Jockey - Greenway Waste Solutions What's In It for Me? Stability: Fast growing famil...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Yard Jockey
- Estes Express Lines
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Lehighton, PA
- Job Description Job Summary: Safely handle and maneuver tractor/trailers and other large equipment to facilitate the loa...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Yard Jockey/Spotter
- Premier Warehousing Services, Inc
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Mount Holly, NC
- Yard Jockey/Spotter Full-Time Summary: This position is at a building materials manufacturing plant that uses 45-53ft fl...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Yard Jockey - Nights
- US 1 Shorthaul
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Wilmington, NC
- Job Description Job Description Looking for job that gives YOU more? Work with us and get more than a job. We offer OVER...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Weekday Yard Jockey
- BJs Wholesale Club
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Jacksonville, FL
- Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ ...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
CDL Yard Jockey
- Catania Oils
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Ayer, MA
- Job Type Full-time Description CDL Yard Jockey 4pm to 2:30am BASIC FUNCTIONS The Yard Jockey is responsive to the Fleet,...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Alaska
Alaska is the northernmost and westernmost state in the United States and has the most easterly longitude in the United States because the Aleutian Islands extend into the Eastern Hemisphere. Alaska is the only non-contiguous U.S. state on continental North America; about 500 miles (800 km) of British Columbia (Canada) separates Alaska from Washington. It is technically part of the continental U.S., but is sometimes not included in colloquial use; Alaska is not part of the contiguous U.S., often called "the Lower 48". The capital city, Juneau, is situated on the mainland of the North American ...
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Income Estimation for Yard Jockey jobs
$50,280 to $60,245
Most Popular Cities in Alaska for Yard Jockey Jobs
What does a Yard Jockey do?
Yard Jockey in Erie, PA
Yard trucks with Dura-Ride have received exceptionally high marks from the maintenance officials of companies that chose it for their vehicles.
October 10, 2019
Yard Jockey in Kingsport, TN
Occasionally, the yard jockey may have to deliver a load locally, and pick up any backhauls locally too.
December 06, 2019
Yard Jockey in Monroe, LA
The yard truck has earned some hard nicknames from the operators who move freight.
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