Yard Spotter

Job DescriptionResponsibilities:

Yard Spotter is responsible and accountable for the operation of motorized equipment to move tankers and/or trailers as directed:

• Operate motorized equipment to move tankers/trailers; fuel equipment as needed
• Perform daily maintenance checks and report any malfunctions to the garage
• Couple / uncouple tractor-trailer units; connect/disconnect brake lines safely
• Shuttle trailers from staging areas to various loading areas (dock, door, platform)
• Anticipate trailer needs and move tankers/trailers according to business needs
• Perform required trailer inventories and temperature checks and report any discrepancies
• Secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures
• Follow all safety and security policies and procedures,
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
• Follow all food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent, regulatory and customer
• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required
• Excellent customer service and verbal and written communication skills are required
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Must be able to work independently
• Minimum age: 18
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical
• Valid driver’s license is required
• Must be able to occasionally lift over 50 pounds;
• Must be able to work in very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (less than 20 degrees below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods
• Exposed to noise/vibration, and chemicals
• Required to Stand, walk, climb, bend, twist, push and pull, and reach above and below the shoulder
• Repetition-Hand/Wrist Simple Grasping, Firm grasping

You should be proficient in:

• Microsoft Excel
• Yard Mule