Yard Jockey - Roll-Off Truck

AMP is hiring a Yard Jockey, Roll-Off Truck in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Yard jockeys are at the center of logistics operations, responsible for the precise maneuvering of open-top dumpsters and assisting with docking. The Yard Jockey, Roll-Off Truck usually consists of moving dumpsters to and from throughout the yard at the plant. 

As our Yard Jockey, you will work to:

• Assist with docking dumpsters
• Inspect containers
• Perform yard checks
• Fill out necessary delivery forms and paperwork
• Clean out empty dumpsters
• Keep the yard clear of debris and trash
• Being a yard jockey requires a specific skill set to perform the job efficiently and safely.

Required Skills:

• Strong driving skills: Yard jockeys must have excellent driving skills as they are responsible for maneuvering both small and large dumpsters around tight spaces.
• Good physical stamina: The job can be physically demanding, with duties including hitching and unhitching dumpsters.
• Attention to detail: Yard jockeys must have a keen eye for detail while inspecting containers, performing yard checks and handling delivery forms and paperwork.

Preferred:

• Five (5) years of recent experience in heavy equipment operation
• Clean driving record and solid work history
• Operating a wide variety of heavy equipment

Education:

• High School diploma or GED

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

Working Location(s): 

• 3325 Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Salary & Compensation Information: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday - Friday
• Overtime available
• Weekends as needed

AMP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group are encouraged to apply. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other duties: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits Information:

• Medical - The company covers between 78% to 100% of the premium for Cigna medical healthcare plans depending on the selection.
• Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance: The company covers the cost of Basic Life / AD&D 1 x Salary, option to purchase additional through New York Life
• HSA Eligible Health Plans, Company Contributions!
• 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching)
• 14 days Accruing PTO
• Benefits start the day you start
• 6 Accrued Sick Days
• Eight (8) paid holidays

We’ll consider applications until the position is filled.