Trailer Spotter

Job Title: Trailer Spotter

Department: Transportation Location: Williamsport, MD Schedule: Will discuss during interview

Supervision:

• Reports to Assistant Transportation Manager
• Executes work under direction or established procedures 90% of the time.
• Works independently, setting priorities and work schedule 10% of the time.

Essential Duties:

• Moving trailers between pads, doors and buildings on a timely manner.

• Sliding tandems to meet state bridge laws.

• Weighing outbound and finished trailers accurately.

• Getting trailer reloaded when trailer is overweight. (Check with Ops Clerk)

• Checking trailers. Ensure all trailers are secure (locked) in yard. (Dot and 3^rd party)

• Inspects trailer registration, inspections and other documentation. Inspect trailer suspension, sliding tandem rails and all pins out, frame and cross members for structural integrity, brakes and lights.

• Inspecting spotter tractors and fuel truck, basic maintenance and fueling. (Fill out inspection sheet daily)

• Checking refrigerator unit operation.

• Performing yard, trailer and dock check.

• Completing a yard tracking sheet to be turned in after each shift.

• Performing basic communications, radio and personal.

• Trailer washouts when needed.

• Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of this position.

Working Conditions:

• Will work outdoors all year round.

Compensation:

• $20-$22 hour to start
• $1.50 hour night differential
• Performance Bonuses
• *Additional $1.00 hour differential for running loads for dispatch twice a month. (optional)

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• CDL certification with HAZMAT and Tanker Endorsements (DTI will help in providing education opportunities if requirements are met.)
• Must meet the Department of Transportation physical and drug screening requirements. Including sufficient vision and hearing necessary to operate powered equipment safely.
• Safe driving record
• Must be able to get in and out of a truck as many as 120 a shift or more
• Must lift up to 60 lbs, with average of 16 to 25 lbs.