Yard Hostlers / Yard Jockey Drivers - admin / office - administrative job employment

Hirepros.pro; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Epic HR, LLC is hiring experienced Yard Hostlers / Yard Jockey Drivers for a busy warehouse and distribution operation in California. This full-time posting offers 12-hour day and night shifts and requires safety-focused, dependable drivers with yard equipment experience.

Responsibilities include trailer movement, hook-ups, inspections, documentation, and collaboration with warehouse teams while adhering to DOT/Cal/OSHA rules. Outdoor work in varying weather conditions is expected.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of yard hostler or yard jockey experience.
• California driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to operate yard equipment safely and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Safely move and position trailers between loading docks, staging areas, and designated parking spaces.
• Connect and disconnect trailers, air lines, electrical connections, and landing gear.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.
• Inspect trailers for damage and document their condition.
• Record trailer movements using handheld devices or yard management systems.
• Communicate with warehouse teams, dock supervisors, and dispatch.
• Follow company safety procedures and applicable DOT and Cal/OSHA requirements.
• Assist with other yard duties as needed.

Skills

Safety-focused

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld scanners

YMS/WMS familiarity

Job description

Yard Hostlers / Yard Jockey Drivers - admin / office - administrative job employment

NOW HIRING: YARD HOSTLER / YARD JOCKEY DRIVERS – $28/HR

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Employment: Full-time

Shifts: Day and night shifts available | 12-hour shifts

Epic HR, LLC is hiring experienced Yard Hostlers / Yard Jockey Drivers for a busy warehouse and distribution operation. We are looking for dependable, safety-focused drivers with experience operating yard trucks, spotter trucks, or similar equipment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely move and position trailers between loading docks, staging areas, and designated parking spaces.
• Connect and disconnect trailers, air lines, electrical connections, and landing gear.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.
• Inspect trailers for damage and document their condition.
• Record trailer movements using handheld devices or yard management systems.
• Communicate with warehouse teams, dock supervisors, and dispatch.
• Follow company safety procedures and applicable DOT and Cal/OSHA requirements.
• Assist with other yard duties as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 1 year of yard hostler, yard jockey, spotter truck, or comparable heavy equipment experience.
• Valid California driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Experience safely moving, positioning, connecting, and disconnecting trailers.
• Availability to work 12-hour day or night shifts.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical job duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Basic experience using handheld scanners or yard management systems.
• High school diploma or GED.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a warehouse, distribution center, or logistics yard.
• Familiarity with Yard Management Systems (YMS) or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Epic Personnel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants.