Yard Hostler

CR England; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CR England in Woodland, CA is seeking an experienced Yard Hostler to safely move trailers within the yard, load/unload operations, and maintain an organized, accident-free work area. The position is safety sensitive and requires adherence to strict protocols.

Night shift with KPIs such as moves per hour and on-time moves, demanding endurance and strong teamwork. Valid driver’s license and ability to operate yard goats are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 hours daily in standing, walking or bending.
• 1+ year of experience as a Yard Hostler or similar role.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to operate yard goats and other material handling equipment.
• Physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to safety protocols and procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Drive yard goats (tractors) to move trailers between doors, dock areas, and storage locations.
• Perform multiple trailers moves per hour, meeting KPIs: Moves Per Hour (MPH) and On-Time Moves (OTM).
• Open and secure trailer doors with wires.
• Place chocks and pup stands during trailer docking.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations set by customer.
• Maintain a high level of physical fitness to navigate a fast-paced work environment.
• Collaborate with management to ensure efficient operations and complete tasks as assigned.
• Monitoring trailer inventory and reporting discrepancies.
• Performing pre-shift safety inspections on equipment.
• Maintaining accurate records of trailer movements and inventory.

Skills

Yard operations

Driving

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Job: Yard Hostler

Location: Woodland, CA
Pay: $24.00

Schedule: Night Shift

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and safety-conscious Yard Hostler to join our logistics team. The successful candidate will be responsible for efficiently moving trailers within the yard, ensuring timely loading/unloading operations, and maintaining a safe working environment.

The Yard Hostler position is considered a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents substantial risk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive yard goats (tractors) to move trailers between doors, dock areas, and storage locations
• Perform multiple trailers moves per hour, meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): - Moves Per Hour (MPH): 5.35 - On-Time Moves (OTM): 78%
• Open and secure trailer doors with wires
• Place chocks and pup stands during trailer docking
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations set by customer
• Maintain a high level of physical fitness to navigate a fast-paced work environment
• Collaborate with management to ensure efficient operations and complete tasks as assigned

Responsibilities may include:

• Monitoring trailer inventory and reporting discrepancies
• Performing pre-shift safety inspections on equipment
• Maintaining accurate records of trailer movements and inventory

Requirements:

• This position requires a minimum of 10 hours daily in standing, walking or bending position
• 1+ year of experience as a Yard Hostler or similar role
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to operate yard goats and other material handling equipment
• Physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to safety protocols and procedures
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays Working Conditions:
• Warehouse/Yard environment with varying temperatures and noise levels
• Frequently getting in and out of the goat (tractor) about 4 times on every trailer that is moved.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions

CR.England 2025