Grand Junction Hiring:Part-Time Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor
Posted on April 17, 2026
Local Job Overview: Grand Junction
Snapshot
- Based in: Grand Junction, CO
- Employer: National Distribution Hub (Hiring Part-Time in Grand Junction)
- Flexible Role: Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver (Part-Time)
- This Grand Junction-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our National Distribution Hub team in Grand Junction, CO is growing.
- Benefit from working in Grand Junction, a key hub for the Commercial Freight Logistics industry.
Salary and Benefits
- Compensation: $25-$32/Hour (approx. $30.3k/Year) (Competitive PT Rate)
- Benefits: Flexible scheduling available.
- Join a friendly Grand Junction team with flexible shifts.
Responsibilities
- Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible Grand Junction 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.