Hourly Wage for Yard Jockey Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for Yard Jockey Salary

How much does a Yard Jockey make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Yard Jockey in the United States is $22 as of August 27, 2020, but the range typically falls between $20 and $24. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Job Description for Yard Jockey

Yard Jockey operates gasoline or diesel powered tractor trailer combination bringing trailers to loading docks to be unloaded. Backs trailer to loading docks, performs safety checks to secure trailer, opens bay doors, and assists dock workers in loading/unloading trailer. Being a Yard Jockey 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. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with. Additionally, Yard Jockey typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Yard Jockey may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2020 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Elmer L. Doty, Former Chief Operating Officer, Director
Howmet Aerospace Inc.
Arconic Inc. engineers, manufactures, and sells lightweight metals worldwide. The company operate in three segments: Engineered Products and Solutions, Global Rolled Products, and Transportation and Construction Solutions. The Engineered Products and Solutions segment produces and sells fastening systems and seamless r... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2019
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Yard Jockey Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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Skills associated with Yard Jockey: Supervises Loading/Unloading Operations, Vehicle Safety Checks, Vehicle Inspection/Cleaning/Maintenance, DOT Regulations

Salary estimation for Yard Jockey at companies like : CPI AEROSTRUCTURES INC, DORIAN LPG LTD., Howmet Aerospace Inc.

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