Part-Time Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver(Columbus)
Posted on April 17, 2026
Your Next Step in Columbus
Key Information
- New Opening: Part-Time Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver
- Employer: National Distribution Hub (Hiring Part-Time in Columbus)
- Based in: Columbus, OH
- This Columbus-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our National Distribution Hub team in Columbus, OH is growing.
- Benefit from working in Columbus, a key hub for the Commercial Freight Logistics industry.
Salary and Benefits
- Compensation: $22-$27/Hour (approx. $25.8k/Year) (Competitive PT Rate)
- Benefits: Flexible scheduling available.
- Join a friendly Columbus team with flexible shifts.
Core Focus
- This role focuses on your professional skills with a schedule that fits your life.
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.
