Knoxville Area Part-Time:Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver

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Primary Details

• Job Title: Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver (Flexible Hours in Knoxville)
• Hiring: National Distribution Hub
• Worksite: Knoxville, TN (Local Candidate Preferred)
• This Knoxville-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
• Our National Distribution Hub team in Knoxville, TN is growing.
• Benefit from working in Knoxville, a key hub for the Commercial Freight Logistics industry.

Rewards

• Earnings: $27-$34/Hour (approx. $32.3k/Year)
• Benefits: Flexible scheduling available.
• Excellent work-life balance in Knoxville.

Position Scope

• Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible Knoxville 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.