Hostler Driver — Rail Yard Container Operations

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.; Harvey (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Company paid life insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Weekly

Paid Time Off

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. in Harvey, IL is seeking a Harvey Hostler Driver (Lisa) to direct crane operators and prepare railcars for loading/unloading. You will operate trailers and chassis with containers around the rail yard as they move to and from trains.

Shifts include day, swing, and night with weekend/holiday availability. The role requires a valid driver’s license, outdoor work, and strict safety compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares rail cars for the correct size of the trailer/containers to be loaded.
• Directs the crane operator in unloading/loading cargo containers.
• Installs inter box connector locks (IBC) and climbs on rail cars to remove/install IBC locks.
• Sets the derailleur.
• Spots inbound/outbound chassis for containers.
• Parks inbound trailers/containers and spots outbound trailers/containers for loading.
• Clears bare chassis away from the tracks.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Outdoor work in all weather

Shift flexibility

Open availability weekends/holidays

Safety compliance

Job description

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. in Harvey, IL is seeking a Harvey Hostler Driver (Lisa) to direct crane operators and prepare railcars for loading/unloading. You will operate trailers and chassis with containers around the rail yard as they move to and from trains.

Shifts include day, swing, and night with weekend/holiday availability. The role requires a valid driver’s license, outdoor work, and strict safety compliance.