Student Friendly:Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver(Appleton)
Posted on May 06, 2026
Appleton Role Highlights
Role Essentials
- Part-Time Opportunity in Appleton: Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver
- Company: National Distribution Hub
- Based in: Appleton, WI
- This Appleton-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our National Distribution Hub team in Appleton, WI is growing.
- Benefit from working in Appleton, a key hub for the Commercial Freight Logistics industry.
Pay & Perks
- Pay Rate: $21-$27/Hour (approx. $25.6k/Year)
- Benefits: Flexible scheduling available.
- Earn extra cash with a stable local employer.
What You'll Do
- Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible Appleton 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.