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What they do
A Yard Truck Driver drives trucks within a specific, small environment such as a factory yard or a rail yard. Often requires more experience due to tight spaces. May require forklift experience.
$33,537 / year median in Illinois
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Position responsibilities: The Yard Jockey is responsible for loading straps, racks, and shippers onto truck during the loading process You will assist with pallet building and unloading of trucks to maintain organization of pallets and shells This role ensures that the hand trucks and tow motors are charged and put in their respective places for drivers as well as all DSD routes have a fully charged mule on trailer prior to leaving the dock The Yard Jockey maintains general cleanliness of the warehouse and yard and assists with replenishment of product in the warehouse Other duties as assigned