Night Yard Hostler - Move Trailers & Dock Safety

C.R. England, Inc.; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

C.R. England, Inc. is hiring a safety-conscious Yard Hostler for our Shafter, CA yard. The role involves moving, spotting, pulling, and positioning trailers while maintaining accurate records and following site-specific safety procedures.

Responsibilities include operating yard tractors, coupling/uncoupling trailers, inspecting equipment, and ensuring dock-safety compliance. Overnight shifts run 5pm–5am with mandatory KPI/MPH adherence.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old or as required by law.
• Valid state driver’s license required; CDL not required unless stated.
• One or more years of experience as yard hostler/yard jockey/trailer spotter or similar equipment operation.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Safety-conscious

Night shift capable

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Yard tractors

Trailer spotting equipment

Job description

C.R. England, Inc. is hiring a safety-conscious Yard Hostler for our Shafter, CA yard. The role involves moving, spotting, pulling, and positioning trailers while maintaining accurate records and following site-specific safety procedures.

Responsibilities include operating yard tractors, coupling/uncoupling trailers, inspecting equipment, and ensuring dock-safety compliance. Overnight shifts run 5pm–5am with mandatory KPI/MPH adherence.