Terminal Operator - Apprentice - Handling/Inspection

📍 Location: 2400 Creekway Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43207💲 Starting Pay: $20.70 – $26.48/hour🕐 Status: Full-Time | Immediate Hire

🕔 Schedule: Monday - Friday | Day Shift

About the Role: As a Terminal Operator/Hostler Driver, you'll be responsible for safely and efficiently unloading, loading, and repositioning intermodal containers within our depot yard. You'll use the hostler to transport and store containers within the depot yard. You'll help minimize driver wait times and keep yard operations running smoothly. This position plays a key role in ensuring proper container and chassis placement, supporting both gate operations and equipment repair teams.

Key Responsibilities: Operate hostler to move containers within the yard. Load and unload intermodal containers from and onto chassis. Stack and unstack containers and chassis according to the established yard plan. Coordinate with gate personnel to assist drivers dropping off or picking up equipment. Support the maintenance team by moving equipment for repairs or inspections. Perform routine safety checks and report any equipment issues or safety concerns. Follow all site safety protocols and contribute to a clean, organized yard environment.

Required Qualifications: Experience operating hostler or similar heavy equipment. Strong attention to safety and situational awareness. Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Good communication skills and a teamwork-oriented attitude. Ability to always follow safety requirements and practices Ability to lift up to 50lbs Valid driver’s license Must pass a pre-employment background verification which may include a criminal background check and drug screening We offer competitive pay, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k), paid training, career advancement and more.