Evening/Weekend Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver
Posted on May 03, 2026
Local Job Overview: Arlington Heights
Role Essentials
- Company: National Distribution Hub
- Part-Time Opportunity in Arlington Heights: Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver
- Based in: Arlington Heights, IL
- This Arlington Heights-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our National Distribution Hub team in Arlington Heights, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Arlington Heights, a key hub for the Commercial Freight Logistics industry.
Rewards
- Compensation: $24-$30/Hour (approx. $28.1k/Year) (Competitive PT Rate)
- Benefits: Employee discounts and perks (where applicable).
- Earn extra cash with a stable local employer.
Day-to-Day
- Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible Arlington Heights environment.
Master the Terminal Yard
Our massive distribution center is looking for a skilled Yard Jockey to manage our trailer traffic overnight. You will pilot a highly maneuverable terminal tractor (yard goat) to shuttle 53-foot trailers between the staging yard and the active dock doors.
Why This Job Rocks:
- ★ No Traffic: You never leave the gated distribution yard. No DOT logbooks, no weigh stations, no highway stress.
- ★ Fast Paced: You will execute 50+ trailer moves per night. The shift flies by.
- ★ Great Pay: Enjoy a strong hourly base plus a highly lucrative night-shift differential.
Requirements: Class A CDL is highly preferred (though highly experienced non-CDL hostlers will be considered). Must be able to back trailers flawlessly in tight quarters and connect/disconnect air lines hundreds of times a night.