CDL Yard Jockey

Job overview

Compensation is $25–$26 per year. The CDL Yard Jockey role is onsite in Hillsborough, NJ; in the structural facts. US 1 Shorthaul’s posting describes yard switching work supporting trailer movement at a facility. The yard jockey moves trailers between the yard and dock, completes drop-and-hook work, and performs inspections and yard audits. The role supports safe and accurate yard operations through equipment checks and use of the Yard Management System.

What you'll do

• Move trailers in and out of docks using yard goats
• perform drop-and-hook moves
• complete end-of-shift yard audits
• conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and submit truck condition reports
• follow safety-sensitive work guidelines
• request and complete trailer moves in the Yard Management System.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cdl yard jockey

yard switcher

trailer moves

drop and hook

yard audits

pre-trip inspections

hillsborough nj

us 1 shorthaul

48–53 ft trailers

trailer spotting experience

class a cdl preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires experience backing 48- to 53-foot trailers and at least 12 months of over-the-road or trailer-spotting experience in the last three years; Class A CDL is preferred.

About the employer

US 1 Shorthaul is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Support Activities for Road Transportation. Sector: 48.