Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver (Night Shift)
Posted on May 10, 2026
Amherst Town Role Highlights
Fast Facts
- Hiring: National Distribution Hub
- Flexible Role: Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver (Part-Time)
- Worksite: Amherst Town, MA (Local Candidate Preferred)
- This Amherst Town-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our National Distribution Hub team in Amherst Town, MA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Amherst Town, a key hub for the Commercial Freight Logistics industry.
What You Get
- Pay Rate: $21-$27/Hour (approx. $25.6k/Year)
- Benefits: Weekly pay options may be available.
- Excellent work-life balance in Amherst Town.
Position Scope
- Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible Amherst Town 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.
