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Part Time Yard Spotter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Spotter - Part Time

Manchester, TN · On-site

$17.78 - $26.67/hr

Inspect and perform basic maintenance on spotter tractors * Wash trailers as needed ... Perform lot and/or yard checks * Apply lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in ...

Non CDL Yard Jockey

Baytown, TX · On-site

$19.25 - $20.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Currently hiring for both full-time and part-time positions. Full Time: Tuesday-Friday 7am-7pm Part Time: Monday-Wednesday 8pm-4am About US 1 Shorthaul's Yard Jockey (Spotter / Switcher) Position:

Material Handler - Weekend Shift

Plymouth, WI · On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

Hours: Part time, 5am-5pm Saturday and Sunday Your Story. You enjoy putting orders together to be ... Yard spotter duties as assigned. * Maintain a clean and safe working environment. * Follow company ...

Material Handler - Weekend Shift

Plymouth, WI · On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

Hours: Part time, 5am-5pm Saturday and Sunday Your Story. You enjoy putting orders together to be ... Yard spotter duties as assigned. * Maintain a clean and safe working environment. * Follow company ...

Material Handler - Weekend Shift

Plymouth, WI

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

Hours: Part time, 5am-5pm Saturday and Sunday Your Story. You enjoy putting orders together to be ... Yard spotter duties as assigned. * Maintain a clean and safe working environment. * Follow company ...

Material Handler - Weekend Shift

Plymouth, WI

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

Hours: Part time, 5am-5pm Saturday and Sunday Your Story. You enjoy putting orders together to be ... Yard spotter duties as assigned. * Maintain a clean and safe working environment. * Follow company ...

Paving Laborer

Colorado Springs, CO

$24 - $29/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintain a clean and organized work site, yard, or plant. This includes sweeping roadways, curbs ... Part time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan and receive a company match. In ...

Paving Laborer

Colorado Springs, CO

$24 - $29/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintain a clean and organized work site, yard, or plant. This includes sweeping roadways, curbs ... Part time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan and receive a company match. In ...

Laborer - Paving

Fort Collins, CO

$24 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintain a clean and organized work site, yard, or plant. This includes sweeping roadways, curbs ... Part time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan and receive a company match. In ...

Laborer - Paving

Fort Collins, CO

$24 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintain a clean and organized work site, yard, or plant. This includes sweeping roadways, curbs ... Part time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan and receive a company match. In ...

Laborer - Dirt

Fort Collins, CO

$24 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintain a clean and organized work site, yard, or plant. This includes sweeping roadways, curbs ... Part time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan and receive a company match. In ...

Laborer - Dirt

Fort Collins, CO

$24 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintain a clean and organized work site, yard, or plant. This includes sweeping roadways, curbs ... Part time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan and receive a company match. In ...

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How much do part time yard spotter jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time yard spotter in the United States is $21.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Part Time Yard Spotter vs Part Time Rail Yard Clerk?

AspectPart Time Yard SpotterPart Time Rail Yard Clerk
CredentialsValid driver's license, safety certificationsBasic clerical skills, sometimes safety or industry-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentOutdoor yard, active, physically demandingIndoor office, administrative tasks, less physical activity
Employer & IndustryRail yards, freight companies, logisticsRailroads, freight companies, logistics
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

While both roles are involved in rail industry operations, the Part Time Yard Spotter primarily focuses on vehicle movement and yard safety outdoors, whereas the Part Time Rail Yard Clerk handles administrative tasks within the rail yard. The roles differ in credentials, work environment, and daily responsibilities, but both are essential for efficient yard operations.

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Spotter - Part Time

DOT Foods

Manchester, TN • On-site

$17.78 - $26.67/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 27 days ago


Dot Foods rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 49 rated food wholesalers


Job description

Though the over-the-road lifestyle may not be the right fit, in your heart, youre a trucker through and through. Performing a narrow blindside back-in isnt scary, but being thousands of miles from home for days or weeks at a time just isnt for you.

If youre looking for a trucking career that will keep you local and guarantee daily home time, hop in the drivers seat as a Dot Foods trailer spotter. Get your daily fix behind the wheel without sacrificing a single nights sleep in your own bed.

WHAT YOULL DO

  • Safely and efficiently move trailers throughout the truck yard
  • Weigh loaded trailers
  • Inspect and perform basic maintenance on spotter tractors
  • Wash trailers as needed
  • Perform lot and/or yard checks
  • Apply lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position

YOU MUST HAVE

  • High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree.
  • Ability to pass physical abilities test to meet standards of job
  • Sufficient hearing and vision necessary to operate powered equipment safely
  • Safe driving record

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

  • A commercial drivers license (CDL)
  • Professional truck driving experience

ROLE SPECIFICS

  • Youll be working indoors and outdoors throughout the year and will be exposed to harsh weather extremes. Shifts are generally 10 hours long for four days a week or 12 hours long for three days a week.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods 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:

  • Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
  • Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
  • Significant advancement opportunities

Safety:This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer:Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.


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About Dot Foods

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Dot Foods, located in Mount Sterling, IL, US, is the nation's largest food industry redistributor, specializing in sourcing, repacking, and redistributing food and related products. Operating in the wholesale trade industry, Dot Foods was founded in 1960 by Robert and Dorothy Tracy as a small, family-based venture, which gradually evolved into a nationwide enterprise. The company’s core values include integrity, commitment, and respect, and its mission is to improve efficiency, increase profits, and ensure customer satisfaction in the supply chain of the food industry. Notably, Dot Foods has been able to develop a cutting-edge supply chain solution that reduces waste and increases efficiency.

Industry

Trucking

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Mount Sterling, IL, US

Year founded

1960

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