EasyCareers Job Posting: Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver(Part-Time)-Evanston at National Distribution Hub. This is a Full Time role in Evanston, IL. Salary: $27 - $34.

Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver(Part-Time)-Evanston

Posted on May 06, 2026

Evanston, IL Full Time $27 - $34

Local Job Overview: Evanston

New Opening: Part-Time Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver Hiring: National Distribution Hub Location: Evanston, IL

Pay Rate: $27-$34/Hour (approx. $32.3k/Year) Benefits: Employee discounts and perks (where applicable). Join a friendly Evanston team with flexible shifts.

Position Scope

Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible Evanston environment.

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