EasyCareers Job Posting: Evening/Weekend Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver(Calumet City) at National Distribution Hub. This is a Full Time role in  Calumet City,  IL. Salary: $24 - $30.

Evening/Weekend Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver(Calumet City)

Posted on May 19, 2026

Calumet City, IL Full Time $24 - $30

Role Based in Calumet City

Job Title: Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver (Flexible Hours in Calumet City) Company: National Distribution Hub Based in: Calumet City, IL

Earnings: $24-$30/Hour (approx. $28.1k/Year) Benefits: Flexible scheduling available. Earn extra cash with a stable local employer.

Position Scope

This role focuses on your professional skills with a schedule that fits your life.

  • This Calumet City-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
  • Our National Distribution Hub team in Calumet City, IL is growing.
  • Benefit from working in Calumet City, a key hub for the Commercial Freight Logistics industry.


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.