What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jockey Truck Operator position at Plastic Express?
Company Overview
Come join a winning Team! Since 1970 Plastic Express has met the bulk trucking, bulk terminal, packaging, and warehousing needs of the plastics industry. Our strategic locations, modern systems, and dedicated employees allow us to provide custom tailored logistical solutions to fulfill the most challenging needs of our customers. Plastic Express operates from 22 full-service facilities, more than 40 bulk terminals, and 52 railcar terminals offering more than 8,500 railcar spots across the country. We are located near 9 major ports in the U.S. and rely heavily on our rail infrastructure to handle imports /exports as well as regional distribution. At many of the Plastic Express sites, we also handle some non-plastic commodities, which include; paper rolls, steel, building materials and other dry bulk materials. Plastic Express owns and operates roughly 250 trucks, with approximately 250 trailers performing full bulk truck distribution business. Plastic Express is headquartered in Houston, TX and has over 600 employees nationwide. Our goal has always been to exceed our customer's expectations, and our can do-attitude is what differentiates us from the competition.
Plastic Express employees have always been our key to success and total customer satisfaction. We are always looking for dependable & talented business professionals that will help us to grow and to continue our “Can Do” tradition.
Job Summary:
Relocating containers in the warehouse yard to be loaded or unloaded utilizing a Yard Jockey truck.
Essential Functions/Duties:
Required Education and Experience
Licenses/Certificates:
Expected to operate in a warehouse yard environment where it is necessary to be aware for one’s own personal safety and the safety of others.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are various with both day and night shifts. Extended workdays could be expected with daily increases in volumes. This job is hourly nonexempt with OT after 40 hours worked.
Travel:
No travel is expected for this position.
Benefits and Perks:
In line with Plastic Express’ Environmental Promise, the hired individual is expected to enthusiastically support all facets of Operation Clean Sweep; specifically, making a conscious effort to prevent pellet, flake and powder loss into the environment and ensure any spills are swiftly and effectively cleaned up.
Come join a winning Team! Since 1970 Plastic Express has met the bulk trucking, bulk terminal, packaging, and warehousing needs of the plastics industry. Our strategic locations, modern systems, and dedicated employees allow us to provide custom tailored logistical solutions to fulfill the most challenging needs of our customers. Plastic Express operates from 22 full-service facilities, more than 40 bulk terminals, and 52 railcar terminals offering more than 8,500 railcar spots across the country. We are located near 9 major ports in the U.S. and rely heavily on our rail infrastructure to handle imports /exports as well as regional distribution. At many of the Plastic Express sites, we also handle some non-plastic commodities, which include; paper rolls, steel, building materials and other dry bulk materials. Plastic Express owns and operates roughly 250 trucks, with approximately 250 trailers performing full bulk truck distribution business. Plastic Express is headquartered in Houston, TX and has over 600 employees nationwide. Our goal has always been to exceed our customer's expectations, and our can do-attitude is what differentiates us from the competition.
Plastic Express employees have always been our key to success and total customer satisfaction. We are always looking for dependable & talented business professionals that will help us to grow and to continue our “Can Do” tradition.
Job Summary:
Relocating containers in the warehouse yard to be loaded or unloaded utilizing a Yard Jockey truck.
Essential Functions/Duties:
- Inspect Yard Jockey truck, trailer/chassis, and required accessories to determine safe operating conditions prior to start and end of each shift
- Operate in compliance with company safety policies
- Communicate effectively with dispatcher and receiver in English
- Report all accidents or incidents involving driver or company equipment
- Report any delays that will affect pick up or delivery appointments
Required Education and Experience
- At least 18 years’ old
- Current unrestricted Class “C” license
- Class “A” CDL
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to walk, bend, reach, push, pull, stop, squat, and climb
Licenses/Certificates:
- Current unrestricted Class “C” license
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to recognize onsite risk factors and take appropriate action with firmness and tact
Expected to operate in a warehouse yard environment where it is necessary to be aware for one’s own personal safety and the safety of others.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are various with both day and night shifts. Extended workdays could be expected with daily increases in volumes. This job is hourly nonexempt with OT after 40 hours worked.
Travel:
No travel is expected for this position.
Benefits and Perks:
- Family health benefit packages - after 90 days
- Vacation pay - after 90 days
- Holiday pay - after 90 days
- Company matching 401k retirement program - after 90 days
In line with Plastic Express’ Environmental Promise, the hired individual is expected to enthusiastically support all facets of Operation Clean Sweep; specifically, making a conscious effort to prevent pellet, flake and powder loss into the environment and ensure any spills are swiftly and effectively cleaned up.
