Student Friendly:Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver(Fremont)
Posted on May 06, 2026
Opportunity in Fremont
Job Title: Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver (Flexible Hours in Fremont) Company: National Distribution Hub Worksite: Fremont, CA (Local Candidate Preferred)
Compensation: $26-$33/Hour (approx. $30.9k/Year) (Competitive PT Rate) Benefits: Flexible scheduling available. Join a friendly Fremont team with flexible shifts.
Day-to-Day
Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible Fremont environment.
- This Fremont-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our National Distribution Hub team in Fremont, CA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Fremont, 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.