Yard Hostler

C.R. England • Shafter, CA

1d • $24

About The Position

C.R. England is hiring a safety-conscious Yard Hostler to support daily yard and dock operations. The role involves moving, spotting, pulling, and positioning trailers within the yard; maintaining accurate trailer movement records; and following Company, customer, and site-specific safety procedures. The listed location is Shafter, California, and the pay is $24.00 per hour. The shift is overnight, 5 p.m. to 5 a.m.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employees must report fit for duty and comply with Company, customer, site, and applicable legal requirements concerning drugs, alcohol, impairment, testing, and safe work practices.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old, or older if required by law or site policy.
• Have a valid state driver’s license; a CDL is not required unless separately stated.
• Have one or more years of experience as a yard hostler, yard jockey, trailer spotter, warehouse yard worker, or in similar equipment operation.
• Be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Report fit for duty and comply with Company, customer, site, and applicable legal requirements regarding drugs, alcohol, impairment, testing, and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate yard tractors or yard goats to move trailers between dock doors, yard slots, staging areas, and storage locations.
• Couple, uncouple, inspect, and safely position trailers.
• Open, close, and secure trailer doors and required dock-safety equipment.
• Complete required inspections and promptly report defects, incidents, unsafe conditions, or yard hazards.
• Maintain accurate yard, trailer, and movement records.
• Follow Company, customer, and site safety rules, including PPE, traffic, speed, pedestrian, and equipment procedures.
• Meet KPI and Moves Per Hour (MPH) requirements as stated by Company leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed