Job Description:
Our Service Center in Minneapolis, MN is immediately hiring a full-time yard hostler, with shared dockworker duties.
- $26.05-$29.67/hr
- Move trailers from door to door and certain location on the yard.
- Load and unload trailers and move freight across the terminal dock, either individually or with assistance of co-worker, with or without mechanical freight handling equipment, as required.
- Load freight to and from dock and trailers according to specifications of Bills of Lading, delivery receipts, packaging labels, etc.
- Plan the loading of freight onto trailers to fully utilize available space and minimize the risk of damage.
- Hook and unhook trailers from tractors, including cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear.
- Inspect equipment for defects and safe operating condition as required by state/federal laws and AAA Cooper.
- Fuel trucks, tractors, and other company equipment.
- Clean, sweep and wash dock, trailers, yard, tractor and other work areas.
- Perform all other work related duties as assigned.
Join AAA Cooper Transportation today! Our hostlers have helped us be recognized by Forbes as one of America's best midsize employers for 5 consecutive years. Come join our team and see why our yard hostlers make a difference.
More reasons to join one of Americas best midsize employers:
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401k with company match
- Uniforms
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company Health Savings Account contributions
- Company-paid life insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Wellness programs
- Safety and Performance Rewards Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 18 years or older
- Pass pre-employment drug screen
- Satisfactory background check
- Proficient in backing 28 foot, 48 foot and 53 foot vans
- Have the ability to operate a hostler/yard dog
- Have the ability to pass the hostler certification program
- Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state and local regulations that govern a safe work environment.
- Be highly motivated
- Good listening and communication skills
- Have the ability to multi task
- Quick learner
Physical Requirements
A hostler must have the ability to:
- Perform frequent actions such as: squatting, bending, twisting, turning and reaching overhead.
- Enter and exit trailers as many as 40+ times per day with the assistance of various handholds and steps.
- Perform frequent pushing and pulling of freight up to 500 lbs. on a dolly or cart, as well as, freight weighing more than 100 lbs. with or without mechanical aid.
- Frequently carry freight weighing up to 110 lbs. of varying size and shape up to a distance of 53 feet.
- Spend up to 85% of the day standing and/or walking on surfaces such as concrete, wood, or metal.
- Hook/unhook various commercial vehicle combinations, manually lower and raise landing gear, operate the fifth wheel release lever, and open and close the cargo door.
Wage Range: 26.05 - 29.67 per hour
General Description of Benefits: High Deductible Health Plan or PPO Health Plan, Prescription Benefits, Dental, Vision & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account (HSA with company match)
Company sponsored Retirement Savings Plan with pre-tax 401K and Roth options; includes company match & vesting schedule.
Employer sponsored Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Employee & Spousal Life Insurance
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
60-180-280 & 360 day pay increases for specified positions.
Paid Time Off-8 paid Holiday's, 1 week PTO in first year of employment with increases based on years of service. Up to 3 personal days per year, pro-rated based on hire date.
