Hostler Driver (Harvey, IL)

hrone; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 35,818,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Company paid life insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Weekly

Paid Time Off (After probationary)

Job summary

Universal Logistics seeks an outdoor, shift-flexible Yard Operator to direct crane operations and prepare railcars for loading and unloading. You will guide crane operators, install locks, and set derailers while coordinating trailer movements around the yard.

Responsibilities include ensuring proper rail car preparation, securing equipment, and maintaining safe working conditions in varying weather. Candidates must be eligible for outdoors work across day, swing, and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Direct crane operator guidance to unload/load cargo containers.
• Prepare rail cars for the correct trailer/container size.
• Install inter box connector locks (IBC) and remove/replace locks on rail cars.
• Set the Derailer to secure rail cars.
• Spot inbound/outbound trailers for loading/unloading.
• Park inbound trailers/containers and prepare for next movement.

Responsibilities

• Direct crane operator to unload/load cargo containers.
• Prepare rail cars for correct trailer/container size.
• Install IBC locks and remove locks for rail car access.
• Set the Derailer to secure equipment.
• Spot inbound trailers for loading.
• Park outbound trailers for loading and ensure tracks are clear.

Skills

Crane operation

Rail yard work

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains.

Summary:

Responsible for directing crane operators in moving cargo containers and prepares railcars for loading and unloading. Once trained to operate a hostler you will drive trailers and chassis with containers around the rail yard terminal as they are loaded and unloaded to/from the train.

Shift Time: Must be able to work any of the following shift times assigned

• 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
• 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm
• 10:00 pm to 6:30 am

Benefits at Parsec

• Exceptional Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits (3 plan design choices)
• 401(k)
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Weekly
• Paid Time Off (After probationary period)
• Opportunity for growth

Responsibilities:

• Prepares rail cars for the correct size of the trailer/containers to be loaded
• Guides/directs the crane operator in unloading/loading cargo containers Installs inter box connector locks (IBC) and climbs on the rail car to remove and install the IBC lock
• Sets the Derailer
• Spot chassis for inbound containers
• Park inbound trailer/containers S
• pot outbound trailer/containers for loading
• Clear bare chassis away from the tracks

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license
• Willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Open availability to work: day, swing, night, weekends, and holidays
• Must comply with established safety rules, policies, and procedures, including wearing required safety equipment
• Documented successful completion of lawful post-offer, pre-employment checks including criminal background check and drug screening.

Parsec is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), genetic information, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical conditions, family care status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws.

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