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CDL-A Yard Hostler / Local Shuttle Driver – Home Daily

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Lafayette, IN$56k – $60kPosted Oct 6, 2026

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CDL-A Yard Hostler / Local Shuttle Driver – Home Daily Location: Lafayette, IN Job Type: Local / Dedicated Home Time: Home Daily Pay: $27–$29/hour + Overtime Weekly Earnings: $1,080–$1,595 Annual Earnings: $56,000–$83,000 🚛 NOW HIRING CDL-A DRIVERS IN LAFAYETTE, IN! Looking for a local CDL-A position with home-daily schedules and no long-haul driving?

Join our dedicated Lafayette operation moving CAT engines and gensets between nearby production facilities. This is a yard shuttle position with approximately 250 yards between the plant and production facility . Drivers average about 8 engine moves per day , with the ability to move two engines at a time . 💰 PAY & SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS 1st Shift: $27/hour Overtime: $40.

50/hour 2nd Shift: $28/hour Overtime: $42.00/hour 3rd Shift: $29/hour Overtime: $43.50/hour Overtime: Time-and-a-half after 40 hours Average Weekly Pay: $1,080–$1,595 Average Annual Pay: $56,000–$83,000 💵 NEW-HIRE BONUS OPTIONS $500 Transition Bonus Paid in full on your second paycheck OR $3,000 Bonus $1,000 on second paycheck $1,000 at 60 days $1,000 at 120 days 🕐 HOME DAILY – LOCAL SHUTTLE Monday–Saturday schedule with some Sundays Starting schedule is approximately 40 hours/week May transition to approximately 50 hours/week Home Daily 1st Shift: 6:30 AM–2:30 PM 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM–10:30 PM 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM–6:30 AM Overtime available after 40 hours 📦 WHAT YOU'LL DO Shuttle CAT engines/gensets between Building B and Building C Approximately 250-yard distance between facilities Average approximately 8 engine moves per day Ability to load and move 2 engines at a time Perform local yard moves only — no over-the-road driving Secure loads using straps Complete required yard driving test 🚚 EQUIPMENT Yard Hostler Kenworth Day Cab Conestoga / Flatbed equipment On-site parking provided ✅ DRIVER REQUIREMENTS Valid CDL-A Prior yard jockey experience within the past year OR At least 6 months of recent CDL-A driving experience Flatbed experience preferred Must successfully complete yard driving test Must be willing to perform load securement No prior securement experience?

No problem — training is provided upon hiring. 📍 ORIENTATION Orientation is in Lafayette, IN . Onsite classes are held Tuesdays only Dedicated orientation information available through the company orientation portal. WHY THIS POSITION? ✔ Home Daily ✔ Local yard shuttle — no OTR driving ✔ $27–$29/hour based on shift ✔ $40.

50–$43.50/hour overtime ✔ Overtime after 40 hours ✔ Up to $3,000 new-hire bonus ✔ On-the-job securement training ✔ On-site parking ✔ Day, evening, and overnight shifts available ✔ Dedicated CAT operation Apply today to speak with a recruiter about available shifts in Lafayette, IN!

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