State: VA City: Narrows Full-Time or Part-Time: Regular Full-Time Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-exempt Zip Code 24124 Full-Time/Part Time Regular Full-Time Job Description
SWITCHER / YARD JOCKEY / SPOTTER
SUMMARY
To transport empty and loaded 53' trailers, containers and any other trailers to and from various areas on plant property.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for the safe and accurate operation of a combination vehicle
• Complete each task in a timely manner
• Preform and record daily pre-shift inspection of yard truck
• Report and record any defects or damages to company or customer equipment to Supervision or Management
• Maintain excellent customer service skills by interacting in a cooperative, positive and professional manner
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Must be safety mined observing and complying with ALL company and customer safety rules
• Must maintain phone or radio contact with supervision to receive updated job duties
• May perform other job task as requested or required by Supervision or Management
Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Possess a valid driver's license, (CDL not required but helpful)
• Experience in the operation of a combination vehicle
• Able to read instructions, numbers and write legibly
• Compare and see differences in size, shapes, lines, figures and objects
• Plan work
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria,
QUALIFICATIONS
May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or related area. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary Job function may frequently require exercising independent judgement. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must meet the medical criteria required by the company's physical.
Must be able to frequently reach for materials at waist level and frequently reach for materials about shoulder height or below waist level.
Must be able to occasionally reach above shoulder level, at waist level and below waist level for maneuvering and direction the controls to operate the truck.
Must be able to lock and release pintle-hooks, attach and release safety chains, climb into and out of vehicles, fuel vehicles and check engine oil and coolant levels.
· Strength:
· Climbing -- F
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
o Standing -- 10%
· Balancing -- F
NP -- Not Present
o Walking -- 20%
· Stooping -- O
O -- Occasionally (0-33%)
o Sitting -- 70%
· Kneeling -- O
F -- Frequently (34-66%)
· Lifting -- 50 lbs
· Crouching -- O
C -- Constantly (67-100%)
· Pushing 70 ft-lbs
· Crawling -- O
· Pulling 70 ft-lbs
· Reaching -- C
· Handling -- C
· Fingering -- F
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Drivers may be subject to irregular work schedules, temperature and weather extremes, short notice for assignment and other stresses and fatigue related to driving a large commercial motor vehicle on crowded streets and highways, on congested heavy construction project sites, and in all kinds of weather including icy conditions.
Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic pretexted by federal, state, or local law. BENEFITS: Brown & Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.