Yard Jockey, Roll-Off Truck
Join AMP Sortation as a Yard Jockey, Roll-Off Truck, responsible for maneuvering dumpsters and ensuring yard operations run smoothly.
Posted by employer 1 week ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Assist with docking dumpsters
- Inspect containers
- Perform yard checks
- Fill out necessary delivery forms and paperwork
- Clean out empty dumpsters
Must have
- Strong driving skills
- Good physical stamina
- Attention to detail
Nice to have
- Five (5) years of recent experience in heavy equipment operation
- Clean driving record and solid work history
- Operating a wide variety of heavy equipment
Practical constraints
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday - Friday
- Overtime available
- Weekends as needed
AI in the day-to-day
AMP is applying AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world's recycling infrastructure.
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- High school
Not disclosed in this posting: seniority, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Yard Jockey, the individual is responsible for the efficient maneuvering of roll-off dumpsters within the yard, assisting with docking, and maintaining cleanliness. Key skills include strong driving abilities, physical stamina, and attention to detail, particularly in inspecting containers and managing paperwork. This position is suited for candidates with a solid background in heavy equipment operation and at least five years of relevant experience. AMP Sortation emphasizes a collaborative environment, aiming to innovate within the recycling industry.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago — first seen on Joblaze November 6, 2026. Last confirmed on AMP Sortation's careers page November 14, 2026.
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- AMP Sortation lists $22–$24 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Yard Jockey, Roll-Off Truck role.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Yard Jockey, Roll-Off Truck role at AMP Sortation.
From the original posting
AMP is applying AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world's recycling infrastructure and maximize the value in waste. AMP gives waste and recycling leaders the power to harness AI to reduce labor costs, increase resource recovery, and deliver more reliable operations. With hundreds of deployments across North America, Asia, and Europe, AMP’s technology offers a transformational solution to waste sortation and changes the fundamental economics of recycling.
AMP is hiring a Yard Jockey, Roll-Off Truck in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Yard jockeys are at the center of logistics operations, responsible for the precise maneuvering of open-top dumpsters and assisting with docking. The Yard Jockey, Roll-Off Truck usually consists of moving dumpsters to and from throughout the yard at the plant.
As our Yard Jockey, you will work to:
- Assist with docking dumpsters
- Inspect containers
- Perform yard checks
- Fill out necessary delivery forms and paperwork
- Clean out empty dumpsters
- Keep the yard clear of debris and trash
- Being a yard jockey requires a specific skill set to perform the job efficiently and safely.
Required Skills:
- Strong driving skills: Yard jockeys must have excellent driving skills as they are responsible for maneuvering both small and large dumpsters around tight spaces.
- Good physical stamina: The job can be physically demanding, with duties including hitching and unhitching dumpsters.
- Attention to detail: Yard jockeys must have a keen eye for detail while inspecting containers, performing yard checks and handling delivery forms and paperwork.
Preferred:
- Five (5) years of recent experience in heavy equipment operation
- Clean driving record and solid work history
- Operating a wide variety of heavy equipment
Education:
- High School diploma or GED
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
Working Location(s):
- 3325 Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Salary & Compensation Information: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday - Friday
- Overtime available
- Weekends as needed
AMP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group are encouraged to apply. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Benefits Information:
- Medical - The company covers between 78% to 100% of the premium for Cigna medical healthcare plans depending on the selection.
- Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance: The company covers the cost of Basic Life / AD&D 1 x Salary, option to purchase additional through New York Life
- HSA Eligible Health Plans, Company Contributions!
- 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching)
- 14 days Accruing PTO
- Benefits start the day you start
- 6 Accrued Sick Days
- Eight (8) paid holidays
We’ll consider applications until the position is filled.
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