Hostler Driver | Yard Jockey | Local

AAA Cooper Transportation; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation is seeking a full-time yard hostler in Camden, TX. This position involves loading freight onto trailers, ensuring safety compliance, and effectively utilizing yard space. As part of the team, you'll enjoy competitive hourly pay and excellent benefits, including holidays, vacation, and insurance.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401k with company match

Uniforms

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company Health Savings Account contributions

Company-paid life insurance

Long Term Disability

Dependent Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Wellness programs

Safety and Performance Rewards Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Satisfactory background check.
• Ability to operate a 10-speed transmission tractor.

Responsibilities

• Move and load hopper trailers at yard.
• Plan loading of freight to minimize damage.
• Hook and unhook trailers from tractors.
• Inspect equipment as per state/federal laws.

Skills

Proficient in backing 28-foot, 48-foot, and 53-foot vans

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our dedicated account in Camden, TX is immediately hiring a full-time yard hostler.

• Hourly pay
• Move and load and scale hopper trailers at certain locations in the yard.
• Plan the loading of freight onto trailers to fully utilize available space and minimize the risk of damage.
• Hook and unhook trailers from tractors, including cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear.
• Inspect equipment for defects and safe operating conditions as required by state/federal laws and AAA Cooper.

Join AAA Cooper Transportation today! Our hostlers have helped us be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best midsize employers for 5 consecutive years. Come join our team and see why our yard hostlers make a difference.
More reasons to join one of Americas best midsize employers:

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401k with company match
• Uniforms
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Health Savings Account contributions
• Company-paid life insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Wellness programs
• Safety and Performance Rewards Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 18 years or older
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Satisfactory background check
• Proficient in backing 28-foot, 48 foot, and 53-foot vans
• Have the ability to operate a 10-speed transmission tractor