What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Hostler, Powertrain position at Tesla?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
We are currently hiring a goal-oriented Hostler Driver at Gigafactory Nevada. Hook-up driver, yard spotter drives trucks or tractors to and from vehicle parking and docking area to move, position, and park 53’ trailers. Move production material trailers on request to fulfill the just-in-time delivery method. Spots (positions) loaded and unloaded trailers at assigned dock space for unloading or loading, using tractor. Document all moves using the yard/trailer management system, and communicates all moves to warehouse.
What You'll Do
- Operate an industrial tractor to move trailers within the yard, including hooking/unhooking, securing, sealing, and moving trailers in and out of doors to support shipping and receiving
- Perform cycle counts, yard checks, and daily inspections of trucks and trailers, ensuring safety compliance with applicable regulations and procedures
- Support Production teams and Warehouse best practices, completing tasks according to warehouse schedules and standard times
- Handle physical tasks including pushing, pulling, gripping, twisting, and reaching, with a demonstrated ability to follow standardized work processes and instructions
- Act as a Material Handler for at least 15% of the time, ensuring all trailers are loaded or empty and assisting with general inquiries related to trailer yards
- Maintain a positive attitude and energy while working closely with others to perform assigned duties
- Perform Receiving Department duties, including using a sit-down forklift to unload inbound shipments, move products, and stack/store materials
What You'll Bring
- Must be mission-driven, reliable, quality-focused, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
- Strong command of English, both written and verbal, is required
- Ability to stand, walk, climb in and out of tractors frequently, lift up to 50 lbs. daily, manually crank landing gear, and repetitively open and close trailer doors at different heights (4-5 ft.)
- Must endure and safely operate in extreme weather and climate conditions, working both outdoors and indoors, including in warehouse environments
- Must have experience operating a sit-down forklift, preferably within the last year; current forklift certification is strongly preferred
- Valid driver's license required; CDL is preferred but not required
- Must maintain safe work practices and be adaptable to changing work conditions
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.