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D&A Drayage
SWITCHER/ YARD JOCKEY Driver (CDL A PREFERED)
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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.
$31,917 / year median in North Carolina
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Operating a yard truck to move trailers to and from dock area for loading/unloading. Switcher/Yard Jockey drivers are required to perform pre shift safety inspection on truck, back in tight locations without damaging other trailers, follow task generated by shift leaders, complete task in a timely manner. . High school diploma or ged required. Class a cdl preferred.