Yard Hostler

Omaha Track is the innovative product and service supplier to the railroad industry-dedicated to providing excellence, quality, and value.  We are committed to remaining the industry leader by focusing on continuous growth and improvement in our 4 areas of focus:  Materials/Railroad Services/Equipment/Terminal Services.

Position Description

The Yard hostler is responsible for operating tractor-trailer combinations at assigned sites, moving intermodal containers and other trailers between doors and yard locations in a safe and timely manner. Driver may also be responsible for operating tractor-trailer combinations locally, to reposition equipment.

Major Areas of Responsibility

•Operate a tractor-trailer combination safely and efficiently to move assigned trailers / containers

• Ensure all loaded materials are safely secured prior to and throughout transport

• Inspect company vehicles/trailers and report necessary maintenance in accordance with policies and procedures

• Check-in with the Transportation department daily for assignments and updates

• Practice proper housekeeping with clean, properly maintained vehicles, tools, and equipment

• Accurately complete and maintain a drivers log and time card in accordance with requirements

• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements, policies, and procedures

• Report all job site incidents and injuries to Transportation Manager immediately

• Complete and maintain all required safety training and certifications 

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Class A CDL required (must have air brake endorsement and no manual transmission restrictions)

• Motor vehicle record must not have any major driving offenses within the last three (3) years

• At least 1 year of driving experience required; intermodal, flatbed and end-dump experience preferred

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read and write

• Demonstrated strong mechanical and intermediate mathematical skills

• Dependable personal transportation

Work Requirements

• Dependable and consistent attendance/punctuality

• Ability to safely operate / drive a DOT regulated vehicle

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card, required for DOT regulated vehicle operation

• Ability and willingness to fly commercial airlines for business related travel

• Ability to effectively use an iPhone, iPad and mobile printer

• Understand and accurately interpret/follow laws, rules, regulations, and other railroad/Iron Junction guidelines

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with a diverse group

• Ability to transverse and work on uneven surfaces in an outdoor environment submit to all elements/ conditions

• Ability to change easily from one task to another (varying in nature) and deal with competing demands

• Ability to meet all functional requirements including, but not limited to: lifting/carrying (up to 100lbs), sitting, kneeling, climbing, standing, walking, bending, squatting, pulling, finger dexterity, and reaching above/below shoulders

• Personal protective equipment must be used/worn as required

• Must be available to work 1 weekend a month at the discretion of the transportation manager

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Omaha Track, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.