Yard Dog

C.R. England, Inc.; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

C.R. England, Inc. is hiring a safety-conscious Yard Dog to move, spot, pull, and position trailers within our Woodland, California yard. This role supports daily yard and dock operations, maintains accurate trailer movement records, and follows Company safety procedures.

Responsibilities include operating yard tractors, coupling/uncoupling, inspecting doors and safety equipment, and reporting hazards. Night shifts and weekend work may be required to meet KPI targets.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old (or older per law/site policy).
• Valid state driver’s license required; CDL not required unless stated.
• 1+ year of yard hostler/yard jockey/trailer spotter or similar equipment operation.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate yard tractors/yard goats to move trailers between dock doors, yard slots, staging areas, and storage locations.
• Couple, uncouple, inspect, and safely position trailers.
• Open, close, and secure trailer doors and required dock-safety equipment.
• Complete inspections and report defects or safety hazards promptly.
• Maintain accurate yard and movement records.
• Follow safety rules and KPI/MPH targets as directed.

Skills

Driver's license

Yard hostler experience

Night shift ability

Weekend/holiday availability

Tools

CDL not required

Job description

Position:Yard Dog

Location: Shafter, CA

Pay: 24.00/hr

Shifts: Overnight shift 5pm - 5 AM

Summary:C.R. England is hiring a safety-conscious Yard Hostler to move, spot, pull, and position trailers within our Woodland, California yard. This role supports daily yard and dock operations, maintains accurate trailer movement records, and follows Company, customer, and site-specific safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate yard tractors/yard goats to move trailers between dock doors, yard slots, staging areas, and storage locations.
• Couple, uncouple, inspect, and safely position trailers.
• Open, close, and secure trailer doors and required dock-safety equipment.
• Complete required inspections and promptly report defects, incidents, unsafe conditions, or yard hazards.
• Maintain accurate yard, trailer, and movement records.
• Follow all Company, customer, and site safety rules, including PPE, traffic, speed, pedestrian, and equipment procedures.
• Meet Key Performance Indicator (KPI) requirements and Moves Per Hour (MPH) requirements as stated by Company leadership.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old, or older if required by law or site policy.
• Valid state driver’s license required; CDL not required unless separately stated.
• One or more years of experience as yard hostler, yard jockey, trailer spotter, warehouse yard, or similar equipment operation
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: This role involves operating yard equipment, climbing in and out of equipment, walking, standing, bending, reaching, opening/closing trailer doors, placing/removing safety equipment, and working outdoors in a yard/dock environment with exposure to weather, varying temperatures, noise, moving equipment, pedestrians, docks, and uneven or wet surfaces.

Safety-Sensitive Role:

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employees must report fit for duty and comply with Company, customer, site, and applicable legal requirements regarding drugs, alcohol, impairment, testing, and safe work practices.

C.R. England 10.2026