Skills & Competencies for Yard Jockey

JOB SUMMARY for Yard Jockey

Operates gasoline or diesel powered tractor trailer combination bringing trailers to loading docks to be unloaded.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for Yard Jockey

Backs trailer to loading docks, performs safety checks to secure trailer, opens bay doors, and assists dock workers in loading/unloading trailer. Maintains radio or telephone contact with dispatcher to receive delivery or pick up instructions or to receive notice of changes in scheduled delivery or pick up.

Yard Jockey SALARY RANGE

BASE 50%
$49,592
TOTAL 50%
$49,801
Job Level
A02
Job Code
TR20000057
Education/Degree
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
Reports To
Supervisor or Manager

Yard Jockey Skills and Competencies List

Proficiency Levels and Behavioural Indicators
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9 general skills or competencies (Job family competencies) for Yard Jockey

1 Job Family Competencies – Safety Policies and Procedures
Proficiency Level -2
Skill definition-Establishing and implementing clear safety policies and procedures to effectively manage hazards and risks associated with the business operations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Discusses the possible work hazards for not complying with safety policies and procedures.
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Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Records performed tasks according to the specified safety policies and procedures.
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Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Implements departmental safety policies and procedures to ensure a hazard-free work environment.
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Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Modifies our existing safety policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements and standards.
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Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Designs and delivers training programs to educate employees on our updated safety policies and procedures.
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2 Job Family Competencies – Preventative Maintenance
Proficiency Level -2
Skill definition-Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains the difference between preventative and reactive maintenance.
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Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Follows standard guidelines in performing basic preventative maintenance tasks.
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Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Implements and ensures teams' compliance with preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
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Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Oversees personnel providing extensive preventative and predictive maintenance to building assets.
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Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Creates and establishes organization-wide work schedules based on preventative maintenance requirements.
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3 Yard Jockey - Skill and Competency
Proficiency Level - 3
4 Skill and Competency - Yard Jockey
Proficiency Level - 4
5 Competency for - Yard Jockey
Proficiency Level - 5

6 soft skills or competencies (core competencies) for Yard Jockey

1 Core Competencies – Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Proficiency Level -2
Skill definition-A set of written instructions that describes the step-by-step activities to complete tasks in compliance with business standards and industry regulations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Discusses the considerations and concerns on applying SOP for the first time.
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Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Gathers information on workflows and business controlling points.
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Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Maintains the accuracy of SOPs to provide consistent guidance in our workplace.
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Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Leverages the use of SOPs to solve business and operation problems.
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Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Keeps abreast of industry regulation and its effect on our internal SOPs.
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2 Core Competencies – Attention to Detail
Proficiency Level -2
Skill definition-Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Identifies the procedures for making sure that results are mistake-free.
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Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Records all appointments on the calendar to easily track daily activities.
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Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Sets up processes to ensure delivery of high-quality work.
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Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Designs systems to help the team organize and track details and project progress.
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Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Develops best practices for identifying and correcting errors, oversights, and omissions.
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3 Yard Jockey - Skill and Competency
Proficiency Level - 3
4 Skill and Competency - Yard Jockey
Proficiency Level - 4
5 Competency for - Yard Jockey
Proficiency Level - 5

Summary of Yard Jockey skills and competencies

There are 0 hard skills for Yard Jockey.
9 general skills for Yard Jockey, Safety Policies and Procedures, Preventative Maintenance, Dispatch Operations, etc.
6 soft skills for Yard Jockey, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Attention to Detail, Maintaining Focus, etc.
While the list totals 15 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Yard Jockey, he or she needs to be proficient in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), be proficient in Attention to Detail, and be proficient in Maintaining Focus.

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