Non-CDL Yard Hostler
StaffmarkNow hiring for a Non-CDL Yard Hostler
Location: Fresno, CA
Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour
Schedule: Day Shift – Approximately 4:00 AM Start . Sunday through Thursday are the busiest days, with some Saturday work possible. Two days off per week, likely staggered. Guaranteed 8 hours of pay per scheduled workday, even if released early.
Professional Drivers Keep America Moving.
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on-CDL Yard Hostler jobs in Fresno where every mile matters? This opportunity puts your driving skills to work transporting goods safely, efficiently, and on schedule while supporting the businesses and customers that keep the economy moving.
What You’ll Do
• Complete assigned trailer moves accurately and efficiently.
• Safely couple and uncouple trailers as needed.
• Communicate with yard personnel and operations teams regarding trailer locations and assignments.
• Assist with maintaining an organized and safe yard.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Support daily yard operations as assigned.
Experience Requirements
• Minimum 6 months of verifiable Yard Hostler/Yard Jockey experience within the past 3 years.
• Experience operating a yard goat, terminal tractor, or similar yard hostling equipment preferred.
• Previous experience moving and positioning trailers in a warehouse, distribution center, or transportation yard.
• Ability to safely couple and uncouple trailers.
• Valid Driver’s License required. CDL is not required.
• Good driving record with a strong commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently and follow dispatch instructions.
• Dependable, punctual, and safety-focused.
Driving Requirements
• Safely operate a yard goat to move and position trailers within the yard.
• Move trailers between dock doors, staging areas, and designated parking locations.
• Follow all yard traffic patterns, safety guidelines, and operational procedures.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections and report any safety or mechanical concerns.
• Maintain safe operation of equipment in a low-volume yard environment.
• Operate exclusively within the yard; no public road driving required.
Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) plan and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Holiday Pay is provided for eligible Drivers
• Weekly Pay
• Staffmark Perkspot – discounts on almost anything you want to buy
What You Will Do
As a Non-CDL Yard Hostler you will safely operate vehicles to transport goods, materials, or equipment while following established routes, schedules, and safety regulations. You will perform vehicle inspections, maintain required documentation, communicate with dispatch or customers as needed, and help ensure deliveries are completed safely, accurately, and on time while maintaining a professional appearance and commitment to customer service.
• Safely operate yard hostling equipment to move and position trailers within the facility. – Move trailers between designated parking spaces, dock doors, and staging areas. – Safely couple and uncouple trailers as needed. – Follow yard traffic patterns, safety procedures, and dispatch instructions. – Conduct basic equipment inspections and report mechanical or safety concerns. – Maintain communication with yard personnel and operations teams. – Assist with maintaining an organized and safe trailer yard. – Complete assigned trailer moves accurately and efficiently.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to sit for extended periods while safely operating a vehicle.
• Ability to enter and exit vehicles frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, move, or secure freight and materials when required by the assignment.
• Ability to perform vehicle inspections and work safely in varying weather and road conditions.
Preferred Experience
• Previous professional driving, delivery, transportation, or logistics experience is preferred.
• Experience operating commercial vehicles, delivery trucks, box trucks, or tractor-trailers is beneficial depending on the assignme