A Yard Jockey, also known as a yard driver or spotter, moves trailers and equipment within a cargo yard or warehouse environment, ensuring efficient loading and unloading processes. 
Key Responsibilities of a Yard Jockey:

• Container Handling: May assist with inspecting containers, managing equipment, and ensuring the safe movement of trailers. 

• Other Duties: May include tasks like fueling trailers, cleaning equipment, and assisting with loading and unloading. 

• Communication: Communicates with other members of the cargo yard team 

• Paperwork: May be responsible for filling out necessary delivery forms and paperwork 

• Maneuvering Trailers: Operates a terminal tractor (also called a yard dog or hostler) to move semi-trailers within the yard, ensuring proper positioning for loading and unloading. 

• Docking Assistance: Assists with docking trailers at loading docks and ensures trailers are properly positioned. 

• Equipment Inspection and Maintenance: Performs daily safety checks on the yard truck and reports any issues. 

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