Yard Jockey

Vitco Distribution
Ontario, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/8/2022 CLOSED ON 1/20/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Jockey position at Vitco Distribution?

The Yard Driver's main responsibility is to move straight trucks and tractor trailers to & from the loading docks. Other Duties include:


Locates and moves full and empty trailers to and from various loading dock doors.


Couples and uncouples "Yard Tractor" to and from trailers and secures trailers in the yard.


Checks with supervisor promptly at the start of the shift for days assigned schedule.


Move "Yard Tractor" to the loading dock and attaches pre-loaded trailer.


Transports loaded trailer with "Yard Tractor" or regular tractor to the proper storage location in the yard.


Performs "safety check" inspection of the trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.


Secures the trailer landing gear and uncouple the trailer with the 5th wheel pin.


Connects and disconnects brake lines as needed.


Performs general housekeeping duties in work area as needed.


Secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.


Some shuttle supporting driving may be needed


Work Schedule 


Sunday- Friday


3:00 PM - 2:00 AM. 


We know you will be the best candidate for this job if you…

  • Have a valid CA Class A driver license
  • Clean MVR
  • Have experience driving a bobtail trucks
  • Can read/write English
  • Have basic Math skills
  • Are 21 years of age or older
  • Can lift up to 70 lbs
  • Organized individual
  • Are a team player

Company Introduction

Vitco Foods is a one stop shop for the restaurants and hospitality industries carrying groceries, fresh produce, paper products, janitorial supplies, fresh seafoods, and more. With great food solutions, expert support, and simple tools to streamline your business, we are here to help you succeed.

Salary : $22 - $25

Yard Associate
Tony's Hay and Grain -
Norco, CA
Yard Worker
Sweeping Corporation of America -
Fontana, CA
Yard Associate
84 Lumber Company -
Riverside, CA

For Employer
Looking for Real-time Job Posting Salary Data?
Keep a pulse on the job market with advanced job matching technology.
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Yard Jockey?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Yard Jockey career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$47,378 - $57,819
Income Estimation: 
$57,809 - $83,847
Income Estimation: 
$55,234 - $69,001
Income Estimation: 
$44,896 - $59,234
Income Estimation: 
$62,529 - $76,200

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Yard Jockey.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • DOT Regulations Skill

    • Income Estimation: $62,529 - $76,200
    • Income Estimation: $50,275 - $64,627
  • Cleaning Skill

    • Income Estimation: $50,275 - $64,627
    • Income Estimation: $56,518 - $73,283
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Yard Jockey jobs in the Ontario, CA area that may be a better fit.

Yard Driver

Propak Transport LLC, Mira Loma, CA