Yard Hostler/Yard Goat

Yard Hostler/Yard Goat Nichols Trucking Company - 3.9 Portland, OR Job Details Full-time $29 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Truck driving CDL A High school diploma or GED Climbing Commercial driving Full Job Description Yard Hostler Nichols Trucking Co. is looking for an experienced Class A Yard Hostler based in Portland, OR. •Must be available to work a 10-hour shift Friday & Saturday 4p - 2:30a, and Sunday & Monday 7p - 5:30a•Our ideal candidate has experience spotting trailers and must have a Class A CDL Responsibilities Operating combination tractor-trailers, bobtail trucks, and yard hostler. Consistently and accurately backing a trailer up to a dock with relative ease. Safely maneuvering a truck through the yard. Climbing in and out of vehicles numerous times per shift. Using wheel chocks and other safety devices as required. Communicate effectively using onboard computer. Tech savy.

Qualifications:

Previous shuttling/hostling experience preferred Must be able to bend, stoop, twist and turn in confined areas Must be able to read and follow instructions

Shift Hours:

10- 11 hour shifts Night Shift available now

Salary:

$29.00 per hour

Education:

HS Diploma or equivalent required. Nichols Trucking offers access to a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and 401(k) after completion of waiting periods. Nichols Trucking is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer www.nicholstrucking.com/careers

Job Type:

Full-time Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$29.00 per hour

Benefits:

Life insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience operating a yard truck or spotting trailers in a yard environment? Are you comfortable safely moving and spotting 53' trailers in tight spaces within a busy yard or terminal? Have you worked with trailer inventory systems or performed trailer checks before (verifying trailer numbers, seal numbers, etc.)? Are you willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions (rain, heat, cold, etc.)? Are you available to work flexible shifts, including nights or weekends if needed? Do you have experience with performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections on yard tractors or trailers?

Experience:

Semi-Tractor Trailer:

2 years (Required)

Hostler :

2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person