Is yard hostling a good job for someone that can't find a driving job?

Wait until you try to open and close some JB , Hub rail boxes i won't elaborate , make sure you keep a 5ft pry bar , spud bar , 10lb sledge close by.
Make a 100 moves a night in a 12 hr shift for 4 years , i did and it sucked.
I'm glad KC in Neenah closed.

 

Better than nothing, but $25 in CA??? Jeez.

 

That's a good idea, tow companies can't keep staff. Just remember you will likely start with a wheel lift and rollback while you learn the ropes with cars and pickups before they train you on medium- and heavy- towing.

I did this when I went back to college and got off the road. My senior year of college was spent in the classroom during the day and running a 30-ton wrecker at night.

Just remember, this lifestyle is not conducive to ANY drinking, as you will basically be on-call, 24/7/365 unless other arrangements are made for special occasions.

 

Lots of yard truck/hostler/insert_name_here jobs in the Nashville area. They generally pay from$16-25 per hour. OT pay ranges from straight pay for all hours worked to OT after 40 hours per week.

 

Armyvet1,

Have you given a go at Truck Driver Temp to Perm Companies??
You would have a choice of many companies and can work 1 day to however many YOU decide.
YOU Set the available hours and days.

Just Checking With Ya.

CHEERS!!​