Hostler Driver (Mon-Fri 700am-330pm)
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Hostler Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently moving trailers within the yard to support warehouse operations including staging for inbound and outbound shipments. This role is essential to maintaining dock flow minimizing delays and ensuring trailers are positioned according to operational priorities. Because hostlers frequently interact with both client and vendor drivers a friendly and professional demeanor is important to maintaining positive working relationships and representing the company well on-site.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Safely operate yard trucks to move trailers between designated areas
- Spot trailers at dock doors for loading/unloading
- Perform pre and post trip inspections of equipment
- Communicate with warehouse and dispatch teams to coordinate trailer movements
- Maintain accurate records of trailer locations and movements
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and company procedures
- Report any equipment issues or safety concerns promptly
- Complete other duties as assigned
Abilities:
- Lift up to 50 lbs. safely and repeatedly throughout the shift.
- Walk stand and climb in and out of trucks frequently during yard operations.
- Work effectively in outdoor environments including exposure to varying weather conditions.
- Safely maneuver trailers in tight and high-traffic yard environments.
- Respond quickly to changing priorities and trailer movement schedules.
- Maintain situational awareness and spatial judgment during trailer operations.
- Identify and report safety or equipment concerns in real time.
Qualifications and Skills needed:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience in yard operations hostling or trailer spotting preferred
- Familiarity with trailer types yard layouts and safe maneuvering practices
- Strong communication skills to coordinate with warehouse dispatch and external drivers
- Basic mechanical awareness to identify equipment issues
- CDL is a plus but not required
- Professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with client and vendor drivers
RK Qualities
- Adherence to all RK Safety Quality ISO and HR policies and standards
RK Logistics Group will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check if RK Logistics Group is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction provide mitigating evidence or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting Logistics Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace. We do not discriminate in employment decisions or practices based on race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age (40 or older) disability genetic information veteran status or any other legally protected status under applicable federal state or local laws.
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Basic Math
- Paratransit
- Tanker Experience
- Van Driver
- Box Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Commercial Vehicle Experience
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Manual Transmission Experience
- Driving
- Heavy Lifting
About Company
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