Your Role: A trailer spotter / yard jockey/ hostler at Dot Transportation is responsible for safely and efficiently moving trailers on the yard or at the dock door per instructions from the operations clerks.

• Safely and efficiently drivers trailers between pads, doors and buildings on a timely basis.
• Slides tandems effectively to meet state bridge laws.
• Accurately weighs loaded trailers.
• Inspects spotter tractors, performs basic maintenance and fueling, and reports equipment problems.
• Checks refrigerator unit operations to ensure adequate product and temperature integrity.
• Performs trailer washing, as needed.
• Perform lot and /or yard checks
• Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

Role Specifics:

• Schedules available:
  • Friday - Sunday Days 6 am - 6:30 pm
  • Tuesday - Friday Nights 6:00 pm - 4:30 am

• Work Environment - Temperature extremes (summer and winter conditions) working in both indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
• Compensation - $19.00 base rate. Weekend differential of $2.33 per hour. Night Differential $2.00 per hour

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or stat provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.

We Need You To Have:

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree.
• Ability to pass physical abilities test to meet standards of job
• Sufficient hearing and vision necessary to operate powered equipment safely
• Safe driving record.

We'd Like You To Have:

• Experience in a fast-paced, safety-sensitive environment