Trailer Spotter
Williamsport, MDJob$22–28/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Dot Foods is hiring a Trailer Spotter. The Trailer Spotter is responsible for moving trailers between pads, doors, and buildings in a timely manner. This role involves sliding tandems to meet state bridge laws, weighing outbound and finished trailers, and ensuring all trailers are secure. The spotter also inspects trailers and spotter tractors, performs basic maintenance, and completes yard tracking sheets.
Key focus areas include Move trailers between pads, doors and buildings on a timely manner, Slide tandems to meet state bridge laws, and Weigh outbound and finished trailers accurately.
Successful candidates bring Outdoor Work and Onsite Work. Preferred (not required): Moving Trailers, Sliding Tandems, Weighing Trailers, and Checking Trailers.
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Dot Transportation Inc. • Williamsport, MD, United States
Job Title: Trailer Spotter
Department: Transportation Location: Williamsport, MD Schedule: Will discuss during interview
Supervision:
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Reports to Assistant Transportation Manager
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Executes work under direction or established procedures 90% of the time.
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Works independently, setting priorities and work schedule 10% of the time.
Essential Duties:
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Moving trailers between pads, doors and buildings on a timely manner.
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Sliding tandems to meet state bridge laws.
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Weighing outbound and finished trailers accurately.
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Getting trailer reloaded when trailer is overweight. (Check with Ops Clerk)
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Checking trailers. Ensure all trailers are secure (locked) in yard. (Dot and 3rd party)
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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.
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Inspecting spotter tractors and fuel truck, basic maintenance and fueling. (Fill out inspection sheet daily)
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Checking refrigerator unit operation.
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Performing yard, trailer and dock check.
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Completing a yard tracking sheet to be turned in after each shift.
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Performing basic communications, radio and personal.
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Trailer washouts when needed.
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Fueling trailers on the yard.
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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:
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$2.00 hour night differential
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$2.20 hour weekend differential
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$1.00 hour differential for running loads for dispatch twice a month. (optional)
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Performance Bonuses
Pay Range: 22.00-28.00 per_hour, General Benefits:
WHAT DTI CAN OFFER YOU
As a family-owned and -operated company, DTI has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:
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Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
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Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
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Significant advancement opportunities
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