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Hostler (Class A CDL) / (Kulis)

Carlile Transportation

Anchorage, AKFull-time$28–39.5/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$28–39.5/hr
Location
Anchorage, AK
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Hostler positions trailers, flatbeds, and other equipment to support freight movement through the Anchorage terminal. The role includes inspecting trucks and trailers, spotting trailers for warehouse operations, preparing equipment for repair and maintenance, and securing cargo. It requires a high school diploma or GED and three to five years of driving experience; previous hostler experience and a Class A CDL with HazMat endorsement are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Written Communication, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveData Entry, nice to haveFollowing Instructions, nice to haveTask Ownership, nice to haveIntegrity, nice to haveOrganizational Skills, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveCustomer Service, nice to haveWork Prioritization, nice to haveDOT Regulations, nice to haveHazMat Regulations, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, nice to have3+ Years Driving Experience, nice to haveClass a CDL, nice to haveHazMat Endorsement, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Full-Time

Individual Contrib

Anchorage, AK, US

Requisition ID: 1550

Salary Range: $28.00 To $39.50 Hourly

This position is responsible for positioning trailers, flatbeds and other equipment in support of moving freight through the terminal.

Essential Duties

  • Operate safely and in compliance with all established HSSE policies and procedures

  • Inspects truck and trailer for defects and submits reports indicating their condition

  • Spots trailers to the warehouse, assist in loading and unloading trailers

  • Positions equipment for the repair and maintenance department

  • Ensures that cargo is secured for transport when closing trailers

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Certifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent

  • Three to five years driving experience; previous hostler experience preferred

  • Class A CDL with HazMat endorsement preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including data entry

  • Follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, completes tasks on time or communicates alternate plans

  • Treats people with respect; keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity and ethically, upholds organizational values

  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Ability to prioritize work throughout the day

  • Knowledge of DOT and HazMat regulations

BENEFITS:

Here’s what you can look forward to:

  • Compensation

  • Competitive hourly rate: $28.00 - $39.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

  • Health & Wellness

  • Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family/dependents.

  • Employer‑paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and short‑term and long-term disability coverage

  • Retirement

  • Generous 401(k) plan with a 4% company match

  • Paid Time Off

  • 2 weeks’ vacation annually

  • 7 company holidays

  • 7 days of sick leave annually

  • Extras that Make a Difference

  • Up to $5,250 per year in tax-free educational assistance to assist with career development and growth

Working Environment

Work is performed in an external environment with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, materials, and airborne pathogens. This position is subject to frequent walking, bending, and lifting with mechanized equipment.

Reasonable Accommodations

Carlile will make a reasonable accommodation(s) wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not impose an undue hardship on Carlile.

General Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

How this job compares

Set against the 1,030 open Truck Driver jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$28–39.5/hr
  • US median$27–29/hr322 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $33.75/hr, is 21% above the US median midpoint ($28/hr) — in the top quarter of Truck Driver hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,030 open Truck Driver jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Truck Driver postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (350 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 167 of the 1,030 open Truck Driver jobs (16%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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