Desoto Target Yard Hostler-Distribution Operations(Gig)
Posted on April 05, 2026
Role Based in DeSoto
Position: Target Yard Hostler - Distribution Operations (Flexible/Contract, DeSoto) Hiring Organization: Target Supply Chain Location: DeSoto, TX
Pay: $26-$33/Hour (approx. $61.8k/Year) Benefits: This role offers competitive pay. Flexible contract/gig opportunity in DeSoto.
What You'll Do
Apply your your professional skills skills at our DeSoto location.
- This DeSoto-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Target Supply Chain team in DeSoto, TX is growing.
- Benefit from working in DeSoto, a key hub for the Commercial Freight Logistics industry.
About Target Corporation
The scale of Target’s retail operation requires a highly sophisticated, flawlessly executed supply chain. Our massive Distribution Centers (DCs) are the beating heart of this network, processing millions of units of freight daily. We prioritize workplace safety, advanced operational training, and a deeply collaborative team culture to ensure our DCs operate smoothly and efficiently.
Position Overview
We are currently seeking precision-focused commercial operators for the role of Target Yard Hostler. In this critical facility role, you are responsible for the safe, rapid orchestration of commercial trailers within the distribution center yard. This position offers the thrill of commercial driving with the immense benefit of never dealing with highway traffic.
Role Expectations vs. Rewards
| What We Expect from You | What Target Offers You |
|---|---|
| Safe operation of a specialized terminal tractor (yard goat) to shuttle 53-foot trailers to and from dock doors. | Highly competitive hourly pay with absolutely no unpaid delay or wait times. |
| Precision backing skills in tight quarters, ensuring dock doors remain actively fed with freight. | A predictable schedule where you never leave the secure facility, allowing you to go home daily. |
| Meticulous adherence to yard speed limits and strict safety protocols regarding air-line connections. | Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance starting rapidly after hire. |
| Clear, continuous radio communication with dispatchers and warehouse operations leaders. | A supportive, inclusive culture with significant opportunities for career advancement into DC management. |
Candidate Qualifications
Applicants must be 21 years of age or older. A valid Class A CDL is highly preferred (though highly experienced non-CDL hostlers may be considered in specific jurisdictions). A flawless safety record, strong spatial reasoning, and the physical agility to climb in and out of the tractor cab repeatedly throughout the shift are mandatory.
