Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver(PT)-West Des Moines,IA
Posted on May 06, 2026
Opportunity in West Des Moines
At a Glance
- Benefits: Flexible scheduling available.
- This role focuses on your professional skills with a schedule that fits your life.
- Earn extra cash with a stable local employer.
- Pay Rate: $27-$34/Hour (approx. $32.3k/Year)
- Job Title: Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver (Flexible Hours in West Des Moines)
- Company: National Distribution Hub
- Based in: West Des Moines, IA
- This West Des Moines-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our National Distribution Hub team in West Des Moines, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working in West Des Moines, 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.
