1st Shift CDL Yard Jockey at The Ames Companies, Inc. in Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

1st Shift:

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WHO WE ARE

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WHO YOU ARE

Maintains timely movement of inbound and outbound trailers.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Carlisle, PA

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Major Responsibilities

• Transport and delivery of trailers in accordance with the schedule.


• Perform distribution operator functions when time permits


• Performs required DOT inspections on tractor and trailers.


• Keep active logs of trailer movement, assist in yard and slot management.


• Properly secure loads and ensure loads are within weight limits


• Assist in other logistical processes per business necessity.


• Follows all policies and procedures, best practices, DOT and OSHA regulations.

Education Requirements

• CDL Required


• High School diploma or GED


• Ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Relevant Work Experience

Experience or training necessary.

Competencies

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  Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions


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  Building Collaborative Relationships - Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with customers inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support


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  Communication & Presentation Skills - Ability to communicate, both orally and written, and present information effectively


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  Customer-focused - Ability and desire to demonstrate concern for satisfying internal and/or external customers


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  Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality while cutting costs; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.


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  Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works efficiently.


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  Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; wears all required personal protective equipment (PPE).


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  Dependability and Attendance – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to work hours, arriving on time, each day; Completes tasks on time.

 Environmental/Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand on concrete floor with/without floor mats; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms (which may include above and/or below shoulders); bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use left and/or right hand for simple grasping; fine work, pushing/pulling and low speed assembly.  The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally life and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.


• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is regularly exposed to heat/cold/rain while performing the following duties: including, but not limited to, preventive maintenance checks, hose hook-ups, diesel, dollys, step into tractor, door latches.

Work Authorization 

The Ames Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer  

The AMES Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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