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DOT Hostler

The DOT Hostler is a critical operator within our yard and dock ecosystem, ensuring the safe, precise, and continuous movement of trailers and freight that keeps operations flowing. This role exists to eliminate bottlenecks across loading, staging, and transport zones by executing high-accuracy trailer positioning and material handling. Success in this role means maintaining a disciplined, safety-first yard environment while enabling faster turn times, improved dock productivity, and seamless coordination across operations. You directly influence throughput, on-time performance, and the reliability of our logistics network.

1. Execute Yard and Trailer Operations with Precision

• Shuttle empty and loaded trailers efficiently across dock doors, staging areas, and parking lots
• Interpret work orders and verbal instructions to prioritize trailer movements in real time
• Ensure accurate placement of equipment to support loading schedules and dock flow

2. Support Freight Handling and Material Movement

• Load, unload, and transport freight using forklifts, hoists, and other industrial equipment
• Move materials between dock areas, storage zones, and trailers with accuracy and care
• Stack, bundle, palletize, and secure freight for safe movement and storage

3. Maintain Safety, Compliance, and Equipment Integrity

• Operate in full compliance with DOT standards, safety protocols, and hazardous material handling requirements
• Conduct routine checks and maintain a clean, organized work environment
• Identify and proactively address safety risks, equipment issues, or inefficiencies

4. Enable Operational Efficiency

• Partner closely with dock supervisors and operations teams to align on priorities
• Support tow operators and assist in maintaining smooth yard flow
• Balance multiple tasks and shifting priorities without compromising safety or accuracy

5. Contribute to Team Performance and Accountability

• Participate in team initiatives focused on productivity, safety, and operational improvement
• Apply sound judgment in dynamic environments with varying structure
• Communicate clearly and consistently with cross-functional stakeholders

Compensation & Setup

• Pay: $29.50 per hour
• Location: Onsite Mira Loma, CA
• Benefits: Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and smell.
• The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving vehicles, outside weather conditions and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high precarious places, and extreme temperatures.
• The noise level in the work area is usually moderate to high.
• The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
• The position and any of the requirements listed above are subject to change at any time according to the changing needs of the company.

* The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the position and are not intended to be all inclusive. The position and any of the requirements listed above are subject to change at any time according to the changing needs of the company.

* Roadrunner is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

* We will not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters or recruiting agencies. Thank you!

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About Roadrunner

Roadrunner is for ambitious, smart people who excel at execution over talking about it, and who would rather invent the next standard in freight than accept the status quo.

We are looking for the Best of the Best. Action driven leaders who want to be part of real change and help design the future of LTL in the U.S. This is a place where high performers can grow, influence outcomes, and make an impact while working directly with executives and smart people from across industries.

We bring a winner mindset. We take ownership, raise the bar, and measure ourselves by results. We Run Safe. We Run Smart. We Run Together. These principles create an environment of high standards, clear ownership, and direct collaboration. We trust data over intuition, move with urgency, and hold each other accountable because winning requires it.

Roadrunner exists to prove that LTL can be better than the industry has settled for. To be the best means we need to think bigger, look outside the box, and question every assumption: too many handoffs, limited visibility, and the quiet belief that "this is just how it works." We rejected that story. We built a proprietary Smart Network for direct, long haul, metro to metro service that delivers fewer touches, faster transit, real time visibility, and genuine accountability. We are the most tech forward company in LTL, and we are not finished widening the gap.

The foundation is already strong. Recognized as one of Built In Chicago's Best Large Places to Work. Earning top marks for improvement, quality, and service. The real opportunity is still ahead: helping invent what comes next.

If you want to be evaluated among the Best of the Best and help set the new standard in LTL, we should talk.