Job Title:
Yard Spotter

Department:
Production & Skilled Trades

Country:
United States of America

State/Province:
Pennsylvania

City:
Harrisburg

Full/Part Time:
Full time

Job Summary:
Under close supervision, this position is responsible for positioning truck tractors and trailers to ensure a safe and efficient operation by moving equipment to and from loading docks, maintenance bays, customer yards, and other designated areas. This role will be required to leave designated areas and operate machinery on public highway and must possess an up to date CDL. This position has the possibility to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends in addition to overtime; it requires full-time attendance.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Moves and positions equipment on company or customer facilities according to operations and maintenance needs.

• Perform other duties as required or assigned

• Observes all Company safety requirements.

• Operates equipment on public highways according to all DOT, Federal, state and local regulations.

• Performs daily yard checks including inventory and counts

• Inspects truck equipment and gear for safe operation and compliance with DOT regulations.

Shifts may vary based upon location and business needs.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; OR up to 1 year of related experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education, certifications, military, or other experiences

• Valid Class A CDL

• Illustrate a clean motor vehicle record as per JB Hunt guidelines

• Ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed

• Smith System certification

• Ability to pass DOT physical

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to exercise discretion

• Ability to multitask

• Ability to work both independently/autonomously

• Proficient active listening skills

• Proficient organizational skills

• Self-motivation

• Ability to fulfill physical requirements of the job including: lifting above 50 lbs., bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling

• Ability to wear appropriate work attire (protective gear/PPE)

The expected starting pay range for this position is between $20.57-$30.85 per hour.

Don’t let distance keep you from becoming a part of our team! Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates located outside a 50-mile radius of the job.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:
GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:
Maintenance, Safety, Transportation/Logistics

Job Opening ID:
00569950 Yard Spotter (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.

At J.B. Hunt, we continuously look for new ways that our people, processes and technology can be used to move freight transportation forward. We hire for entry-level, professional and management roles across several areas, including corporate services, customer service, engineering and technology, operations, sales and more!