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Job Title: Yard Jockey

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Yard Jockey to secure and organize a container storage yard. In this role, you will be utilizing a yard switcher and pickup truck, directing drivers who are picking up and dropping off equipment, handling gate security transactions, lifting and relocating improperly parked equipment, and performing security checks and inventory counts.

Responsibilities

• Secure and organize container storage yard

• Utilize a yard switcher and pickup truck

• Direct drivers picking up and dropping off equipment

• Handle gate security transactions

• Lift and relocate improperly parked equipment

• Perform security checks and inventory counts

Essential Skills

• General labor

• Forklift operation

• Driving and truck driving

• Experience with yard switcher or yard jockey

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions

• Material handling

• Inventory management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Basic computer skills

• Experience with yard hustler

Why Work Here?

This is a full-time opportunity offering a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, PTO, vacation time, and a bonus program. You will also have opportunities for overtime during weekdays and weekends.

Work Environment

There are three openings available: two for 3rd shift from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM (Sunday - Thursday) and one for 2nd shift from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM (Tuesday - Saturday). The role involves working outdoors in a shipping container storage yard, utilizing a yard jockey, pickup truck, and forklift. Candidates must be comfortable working in various weather conditions and must have steel toe boots.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newark, New Jersey.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newark,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.