Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver (Night Shift)
Posted on May 10, 2026
Role Based in Richton Park
Job Title: Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver (Flexible Hours in Richton Park) Employer: National Distribution Hub (Hiring Part-Time in Richton Park) Location: Richton Park, IL
Pay Rate: $24-$30/Hour (approx. $28.1k/Year) Benefits: Weekly pay options may be available. Earn extra cash with a stable local employer.
Position Scope
Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible Richton Park environment.
- This Richton Park-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our National Distribution Hub team in Richton Park, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Richton Park, 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.