Yard Driver CDL A - Yard Hostler

Pay: $21.00

Shift: Monday-Friday 10am-7pm

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I. Job Summary

A Yard Hostler - CDL is a job responsibility assigned to an Operations Team Member that is in a non-driving position. The Yard Hostler assists in moving and spotting equipment required to facilitate the needs of terminals/warehouses in organizing and processing material for shipment, storage or destruction. The responsibilities include trailer sanitation, moving equipment, and conducting daily inspections and/or is responsible for timely movements and thorough knowledge of on-hand inventory and positioning. A Yard Hostler may be assigned to organize vehicles within a WMHS yard to ensure they are ready for unloading, loading, and transport. The WMHS yard is described as an enclosed property boundary that surrounds our buildings. A Yard Hostler can only operate a vehicle inside company property. The Yard Hostler will perform standard Plant Associate job duties as required.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

• Operates gasoline or diesel-powered tractor trailer combination bringing trailers to loading docks to be unloaded, box trucks, and roll-off containers where applicable.
• Backs trailer to loading docks, performs safety checks to secure trailer, opens bay doors and assists dock workers in loading/unloading trailer.
• Maintains radio or telephone contact with dispatcher to receive delivery or pick up instructions or to receive notice of changes in scheduled delivery or pick up. Reports any maintenance problems to Transportation/Dispatcher for follow-up.
• Operates company equipment in a safe and efficient manner to minimize the risk of injury and equipment damage
• Performs all Plant Associate job duties as assigned

III. Qualifications 

A. Required Qualifications 
 

• 3 years of experience and
• 21 years of age
• CDL A 

B. Preferred Qualifications 
 

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.


This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.


V. Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

 

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