Hostler Driver
US Postal ServiceJob Overview
The United States Postal Service is looking for an agile, highly focused, and safety-minded Hostler Driver to manage trailer movements across our distribution hub and logistics facility yards. Operating specialized terminal tractors (hostlers), you will play a central role in our supply chain by efficiently shuffling loaded and empty commercial trailers, mail bulk containers, and hea
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vy freight carriers between yard parking spaces and active loading docks. This fast-paced role demands sharp spatial awareness, precision reversing skills, and an unwavering commitment to industrial safety protocols. If you thrive in a dynamic, machinery-driven yard environment that directly impacts national distribution timelines, this position offers unmatched federal stability and reward.
Key Responsibilities
• Operate hostler trucks and yard tractors safely to couple, transport, and uncouple commercial trailers within high-traffic facility footprints
• Back trailers fluidly into designated loading dock bays with tight clearances, ensuring perfect alignment with facility dock doors and safety seals
• Execute frequent drop-and-hook procedures, safely connecting and disconnecting trailer air lines, electrical harnesses, and landing gear components
• Conduct mandatory pre-and post-shift equipment checks on yard trucks and trailers, documenting and escalating mechanical or brake defects immediately
• Stay in constant communication via two-way digital radios or onboard tracking monitors with dock clerks, yard dispatchers, and plant managers
• Audit and verify incoming trailer identification numbers and destination tracking placards against the facility yard management system
What Success Looks Like
Success as a Hostler Driver is defined by precision maneuvering speed, seamless teamwork, and an unblemished yard safety record. Top performers understand the natural workflow of the processing plant, anticipating trailer switches quickly so sorting teams are never left waiting for freight. You will truly excel here by maintaining calm and steady control of your terminal tractor during intense peak arrival windows, maneuvering flawlessly in adverse weather conditions, and proactively identifying yard hazards before they slow down fleet velocity.
Requirements and Qualifications
• Must be a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident alien
• Must be at least eighteen years old or sixteen years old with a high school diploma
• Ability to pass a mandatory federal background investigation, a drug screening, and a physical stamina assessment
• Must possess a valid State Driver's License; a commercial driver's license (CDL Class A) or prior experience operating terminal yard tractors is highly preferred
• Strong depth perception and backing proficiency to navigate heavy commercial vehicles through strict layout clearances
• Clear verbal communication skills in English to safely relay transport safety warnings and yard movement updates via radio channels
Benefits
• Exceptional starting hourly wages with guaranteed regular step increases and ample overtime availability
• Complete federal health insurance benefit selections including medical, dental, and vision coverage for your family
• Secured retirement futures backed by the federal employee pension network and matching thrift savings accounts
• Earned paid leave systems allowing you to accumulate personal vacation days and separate sick leave hours each pay period
• Thorough paid on the job training, yard vehicle orientations, and ongoing industrial workplace safety refreshers
• Direct promotional pathways to move up into highway transportation driving, logistics management, or fleet maintenance leadership roles
About the United States Postal Service (USPS):
As one of the nation's largest and most reliable logistics and distribution networks, the United States Postal Service (USPS) offers unparalleled federal job stability, competitive hourly wages, and comprehensive corporate benefits