Yard Hostler Driver

Job description

**Yard Hostler Driver** **Employment Type:** On-Site | Experienced **Compensation: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour** **Locations & Schedules:** - **Moreno Valley, CA -** - Monday – Thursday, 3:00 PM –1:00 AM - Friday - Sunday, 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM - **Prince George, VA** - Monday – Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Monday - Thursday, 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM - Friday – Sunday, 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM - Friday – Sunday, 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM ### Yard Hostler Driver The Yard Hostler Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently moving semi-trailers, shipping containers, and straight trucks around a warehouse, distribution center, or rail yard. This role is crucial to maintaining a smooth workflow, spotting trailers into active loading dock doors, staging areas, and parking stalls without driving on public highways. ### Key Responsibilities - Shunting Trailers: Drive specialized terminal tractors to maneuver 53-foot trailers between parking stalls, staging zones, and active loading docks. - Hydraulic Control: Use in-cab hydraulic lifts to raise and lower trailer legs, moving equipment safely without the need to manually crank landing gear. - Yard Management: Verify trailer numbers for accuracy and log every trailer movement using onboard digital systems, inventory tracking tools, or dockyard management systems. - Safety & Inspection: Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections on yard tractors and trailers. Chock trailer wheels, manage dock locks, and report any damage or maintenance needs to supervisors. - Coordination & Communication: Communicate effectively with warehouse, dock, and logistics staff via two-way radio or phone to ensure trailers are placed correctly for loading and unloading schedules. - General Maintenance: Keep the yard clean, organized, and safe. Use assigned fuel stations to fuel vehicles as needed and accurately fill out driver vehicle inspection reports and logs accurately. ### Requirements & Qualifications - Driver’s License: Must have a clean driving record and be able to pass an MVR background screening. - Experience: - Must have previous experience as a Yard Hostler/Yard Goat, operating yard equipment or tractor-trailers, a minimum of 2+ years of experience is highly preferred. - Experience repositioning, driving, and hauling international and/or domestic containers is required. - Spatial Skills: Exceptional mirror-backing and maneuvering skills in tight, congested, and busy industrial spaces. - Knowledge of Regulations: Working knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and vehicle safety control systems. - Basic Skills: Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations to handle receipts, maintain logs, and use handheld minicomputers/tablets. ### Physical Requirements - Physical Stamina: Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions and frequently climbing in and out of the tractor cab. - Lifting: Ability to safely lift and transport items, sometimes up to 50 pounds. - Medical Standards: Must meet the medical standards of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) DOT Department of Transportation, which includes passing a drug and alcohol test. **Equal Opportunity Employer** Cargomatic is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.