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Yard Hostler/Jockey

Yates Services, LLC
15 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Smyrna, TN, United States
Indeed

Monday-Friday 6:45 AM - 3:30 pm | Mandatory Overtime Sunday–Thursday 8:45 PM – 5:30 AM | Mandatory Overtime If you’re an experienced yard switcher — or an OTR driver ready to come off the road and enjoy a stable, home‑daily schedule — this is a strong opportunity to join a team that values safety, consistency, and professionalism. You’ll play a key role in keeping our customer’s operation running smoothly by moving trailers in and out of dock areas at the Nissan Vehicle Plant. Essential Responsibilities Safely move trailers in and around the Nissan Vehicle Plant dock areas Ensure timely flow of equipment to support production Perform pre‑trip inspections Open/close trailer doors Hook/unhook trailers Maneuver equipment with strong backing skills Enter/exit yard tractor multiple times per shift Place wheel chocks and slide tandems when needed Qualifications Yard switching experience strongly recommended Over‑the‑road (OTR) driving experience strong recommended Valid Class A CDL REQUIRED Valid driver’s license REQUIRED No reckless driving convictions in the past 5 years No DUI convictions in the past 5 years No suspensions or revocations in the past 5 years No serious violations in the past 12 months No more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years Tractor‑trailer or yard switching experience is a plus Physical Requirements Open/Close trailer door - force requirement: 46 lbs. Hook/Unhook trailer - force requirement: 90 lbs. Perform pre-trip inspections Drive/Walk/Stand Frequent bending for placement of wheel chocks Safely enter/exit yard tractor multiple times per shift Sliding trailer tandems when necessary Safely maneuvering equipment with good backing skills Yate Services Benefits Competitive 401(k) after 1 year Paid holidays Paid vacation hours Health, dental, vision, whole & term life insurance Company‑paid prescription safety glasses Family Day & Movie Night events Free on‑site recreation center (weights, basketball, softball, swimming pool) Pay: Up to $26.82 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid orientation Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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