CDL-A Yard Hostler – $28/Hour + Home Nightly

Salt City Trucking; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt City Trucking in Blue Springs, MO is hiring a CDL-A Yard Hostler. This dedicated yard and local driving role pays $28 per hour and offers home nightly. Two shift openings are available: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM and 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, with weekend work possible when freight arrives.

You will spot trailers, move equipment around the facility, and operate the automatic spotter unit. No unloading is required. Hours and staffing vary by season; overtime is paid at straight time.

Qualifications

• CDL-A license with at least 3 months verifiable experience.
• Clean driving record and valid DOT Medical Card.
• Experience as yard hostler or local driver preferred.

Responsibilities

• Spot trailers and move equipment around the facility.
• Operate yard hostler and local driving duties.
• Use automatic spotter unit; no unloading required.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

Clean driving record

DOT Medical Card

Yard hostler experience

Job description

CDL-A Yard Hostler | KOHL'S Blue Springs, MO

Pay Details & Schedule

• Hourly Pay: $28
• Average Weekly Earnings: Approximately $1,000–$1,200, depending on hours worked
• At 40 hours per week, gross pay is approximately $1,120
• Hours depend on customer needs and may change during peak and non-peak seasons
• Hours over 40 per week are paid at straight time, not time-and-a-half
• Home nightly
• Two shift openings:
• • 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
  • 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Weekend work is rare but may be required when the customer has freight

Job Details

• Dedicated yard and local driving operation
• Combination of yard hostler duties and local work
• Spot trailers and move equipment around the facility
• Automatic spotter unit provided
• No unloading required
• Hours and staffing levels may vary by season
• Cold-weather work required

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Experienced, first-seat drivers
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience
• Clean driving record
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• No SAP drivers