Yard Hostler | Yard Jockey

Job Description:
Our Service Center in Knoxville, TN is immediately hiring a full-time yard hostler.

• Hourly pay
• 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 a pre-employment drug screen
• Satisfactory background check
• Proficient in backing 28-foot, 48 foot, and 53-foot vans
• Have the ability to operate a 10-speed transmission tractor