Yard Hostler Driver — Flexible Shifts & Weekends

Daylight Transport; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Daylight Transport is seeking a Hostler Driver to move trailers around the dock platform and support warehousing duties. You will operate a hosteling unit and assist with loading, unloading, and yard management. The role offers flexibility to cover first shift, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Candidates should have at least a GED or high school diploma and one year of related experience. Forklift experience and basic computer literacy are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one-year experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Responsibilities

• Maneuvering trailer containers between 28–53 feet long.
• Switching out empty trailers with full trailers to be unloaded.
• Shuttling trailers to and from dock doors into vacant spaces in the yard.
• Backing and docking trailers using a yard tractor as needed.
• Keeping all trailers organized in the yard.
• Assisting on the dock loading and unloading trailers using a tow motor, driving a forklift, or physically handling the freight.
• Have a safety-first mentality and follow proper rules and regulations.
• Climb in and out of vehicles numerous times throughout the shift.
• Alternate between walking and sitting.
• Constant climbing, stopping, twisting and turning while performing hosteling unites.

Skills

Reading & comprehension

Safety awareness

Flexible scheduling

Customer / team communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

PC / mainframe literacy

Job description

Daylight Transport is seeking a Hostler Driver to move trailers around the dock platform and support warehousing duties. You will operate a hosteling unit and assist with loading, unloading, and yard management. The role offers flexibility to cover first shift, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Candidates should have at least a GED or high school diploma and one year of related experience. Forklift experience and basic computer literacy are a plus.