Yard Hostler

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

Position: Yard Hostler

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