Newport News Area Part-Time:Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver

Local Job Overview: Newport News

Part-Time Opportunity in Newport News: Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver Employer: National Distribution Hub (Hiring Part-Time in Newport News) Based in: Newport News, VA

Earnings: $21-$26/Hour (approx. $24.7k/Year) Benefits: Flexible scheduling available. Join a friendly Newport News team with flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

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

• This Newport News-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
• Our National Distribution Hub team in Newport News, VA is growing.
• Benefit from working in Newport News, 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.