Hostler(Non CDL) - Full Time

Our Service Center in Minneapolis, MNis immediately hiring a full-time yard hostler, with shared dockworker duties.

• $26.05-$29.67/hr
• Move trailers from door to door and certain location on the yard.
• Load and unload trailers and move freight across the terminal dock, either individually or with assistance of co-worker, with or without mechanical freight handling equipment, as required.
• Load freight to and from dock and trailers according to specifications of Bills of Lading, delivery receipts, packaging labels, etc.
• Plan the loading of freight onto trailers to fully utilize available space and minimize the risk of damage.
• Hook and unhook trailers from tractors, including cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear.
• Inspect equipment for defects and safe operating condition as required by state/federal laws and AAA Cooper.
• Fuel trucks, tractors, and other company equipment.
• Clean, sweep and wash dock, trailers, yard, tractor and other work areas.
• Perform all other work related duties as assigned.

Join AAA Cooper Transportation today! Our hostlers have helped us be recognized by Forbes as one of America's best midsize employers for 5 consecutive years. Come join our team and see why our yard hostlers make a difference.


More reasons to join one of Americas best midsize employers:

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401k with company match
• Uniforms
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Health Savings Account contributions
• Company-paid life insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Wellness programs
• Safety and Performance Rewards Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Pay Range: 26.05-29.67 per_hour, General Benefits: High Deductible Health Plan or PPO Health Plan, Prescription Benefits, Dental, Vision & Employee Assistance Program


Health Savings Account (HSA with company match)


Company sponsored Retirement Savings Plan with pre-tax 401K and Roth options; includes company match & vesting schedule.


Employer sponsored Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance


Voluntary Employee & Spousal Life Insurance


Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.


60-180-280 & 360 day pay increases for specified positions.


Paid Time Off-8 paid Holiday's, 1 week PTO in first year of employment with increases based on years of service. Up to 3 personal days per year, pro-rated based on hire date.


Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 18 years or older
• Pass pre-employment drug screen
• Satisfactory background check
• Proficient in backing 28 foot, 48 foot and 53 foot vans
• Have the ability to operate a hostler/yard dog
• Have the ability to pass the hostler certification program
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state and local regulations that govern a safe work environment.
• Be highly motivated
• Good listening and communication skills
• Have the ability to multi task
• Quick learner

Physical Requirements


A hostler must have the ability to:

• Perform frequent actions such as: squatting, bending, twisting, turning and reaching overhead.
• Enter and exit trailers as many as 40+ times per day with the assistance of various handholds and steps.
• Perform frequent pushing and pulling of freight up to 500 lbs. on a dolly or cart, as well as, freight weighing more than 100 lbs. with or without mechanical aid.
• Frequently carry freight weighing up to 110 lbs. of varying size and shape up to a distance of 53 feet.
• Spend up to 85% of the day standing and/or walking on surfaces such as concrete, wood, or metal.
• Hook/unhook various commercial vehicle combinations, manually lower and raise landing gear, operate the fifth wheel release lever, and open and close the cargo door.

Category: MME-Dockworker