Jockey Truck Operator

Company : Plastic Express

Job Description - Jockey Truck Operator

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:

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

Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience

At least 18 years’ old
Current unrestricted Class “C” license

Preferred Education and Experience

Class “A” CDL
High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands:

Must be able to walk, bend, reach, push, pull, stop, squat, and climb

Licenses/Certificates:

Current unrestricted Class “C” license

Skills:

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

Work Environment:
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

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at any time at the discretion of management.

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.

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.

If you have an interest in working at Plastic Express, please forward your resume including a brief work history.

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