Yard Hostler

We are currently hiring a goal-oriented Yard Hostler in Buffalo, NY. The 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 PINK trailer management system and communicates all moves to warehouse management.

C Shift: 7:00PM-7:00AM; Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday

What You'll Do

• Responsible for using an industrial tractor to move trailers as instructed within the yard to facilitate shipping and receiving functions
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to hooking and unhooking trailers, moving trailers in and out of doors, and securing and sealing outbound trailer doors
• Will ensure all trailers are loaded or empty
• Will assist drivers who have general inquiries such as yard locations or other questions and/or issues
• Will always professionally represent the Company
• Responsible for the daily inspection of industrial trucks and trailers, including safety checks while adhering to applicable regulations and procedures
• Responsible for completing daily yard checks and always maintaining the accuracy of the yard through YMS. Will assist with the moving of materials throughout the warehouse when not moving trailers

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of 1-year tractor/trailer experience (3 axle tractor, 53' trailer)
• Must be able to read at a distance close to the eyes, and at arm’s length, with or without correction
• Valid driver’s license with Class A CDL
• Excellent work ethic & team player – levelheaded, detail-oriented, safety conscious, courteous, flexible, punctual, professional, and customer-focused

Compensation and 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

Expected Compensation:

• Yard Hostler I - $24.44 - $27.20/hour
• Yard Hostler II - $28.76 - $31.80/hour
• Yard Hostler III - $31.25 - $36.32/hour
• Yard Hostler IV - $33.93 - $41.47/hour

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace.