What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Hostler / Tractor Operator position at Odyssey Logistics?
See yourself at Odyssey as our new Yard Hostler / Tractor Operator.
Who We Are & Why We’re Hiring
Odyssey Alaska, a division of Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation (“Odyssey”), is your trusted and reliable transportation and logistics company, providing a wide range of ocean freight consolidating and freight forwarding, trucking, project logistics and warehousing-distribution services. Our diverse customer base ships a wide variety of products across a variety of modes. AFF operates food grade facilities (FSMA compliant and AIB approved) in dry, hazmat and 100% true temperature protected settings to fit your shipping requirements.
Based in Vibrant Anchorage, AK, Odyssey is on a journey to constantly innovate logistics. We’re actively recruiting for this key, high profile role in the company because we have experienced tremendous growth and would love for you to join us!
Visit us at: www.OdysseyLogistics.com/careers
About The Job
The position of Yard Hostler / Tractor Operator will have primary responsibility to f acilitate safe, accurate, efficient and timely movement of loaded and empty trailers, containers, and chassis on private property at our Anchorage, AK warehouse location. Note, this is a NON CDL duty assignment.
Work Schedule
We recognize not all applicants have every skill or qualification to match a job description exactly. Odyssey values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the most required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!
Required
Compensation: Competitive hourly pay overtime, and full benefits package
Benefits
Odyssey does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
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Who We Are & Why We’re Hiring
Odyssey Alaska, a division of Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation (“Odyssey”), is your trusted and reliable transportation and logistics company, providing a wide range of ocean freight consolidating and freight forwarding, trucking, project logistics and warehousing-distribution services. Our diverse customer base ships a wide variety of products across a variety of modes. AFF operates food grade facilities (FSMA compliant and AIB approved) in dry, hazmat and 100% true temperature protected settings to fit your shipping requirements.
Based in Vibrant Anchorage, AK, Odyssey is on a journey to constantly innovate logistics. We’re actively recruiting for this key, high profile role in the company because we have experienced tremendous growth and would love for you to join us!
Visit us at: www.OdysseyLogistics.com/careers
About The Job
The position of Yard Hostler / Tractor Operator will have primary responsibility to f acilitate safe, accurate, efficient and timely movement of loaded and empty trailers, containers, and chassis on private property at our Anchorage, AK warehouse location. Note, this is a NON CDL duty assignment.
Work Schedule
- Sunday through Thursday
- Shift hours 8:00pm – 6:00am
- Operate a yard tractor in safe manner to provide accurate and timely positioning of loaded and empty containers/trailers on private property at our Anchorage, AK warehouse location. Exemplify and support safe operations within the yard and facility.
- Receive and act timely upon receiving instructions, provide timely feedback as to status of assignments on an ongoing basis.
- Effectively interact with dispatch, warehouse supervisors, company, contracted and other truck drivers to ensure efficient yard usage and positioning of inbound and outbound trailers, containers and chassis.
- Maintain an organized, safe and efficient yard, exercising independent judgement to achieve these goals as necessary.
- Affix and remove security measures on yard tractor/trailers/containers/chassis and yard gates as required.
- Inspect equipment, document and report deficiencies timely.
- Keep vehicle clean as circumstances allow.
- Prepare/complete/verify documentation legibly as related to the duties outlined and input updates in yard computer.
- Comply with company rules and policies.All other duties and projects as assigned.
We recognize not all applicants have every skill or qualification to match a job description exactly. Odyssey values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the most required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!
Required
- Some experience preferred
- Valid driver’s license
Compensation: Competitive hourly pay overtime, and full benefits package
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision & dental insurance
- Pet insurance
- Legal assistance plans
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company match
- Plus more!
Odyssey does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
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