Part-Time Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver in Pella
Posted on June 22, 2026
Pella Role Highlights
Snapshot
- Employer: National Distribution Hub (Hiring Part-Time in Pella)
- New Opening: Part-Time Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver
- Worksite: Pella, IA (Local Candidate Preferred)
- This Pella-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our National Distribution Hub team in Pella, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Pella, a key hub for the Commercial Freight Logistics industry.
Rewards
- Compensation: $25-$32/Hour (approx. $30.3k/Year) (Competitive PT Rate)
- Benefits: Employee discounts and perks (where applicable).
- Excellent work-life balance in Pella.
What You'll Do
- Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible Pella 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.