Dubuque Job:Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver(Part-Time)
Posted on April 21, 2026
Opportunity in Dubuque
Fast Facts
- Perfect for students or those seeking supplemental income.
- Worksite: Dubuque, IA (Local Candidate Preferred)
- Pay Rate: $20-$25/Hour (approx. $23.9k/Year)
- Benefits: Weekly pay options may be available.
- Part-Time Opportunity in Dubuque: Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver
- Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible Dubuque environment.
- Employer: National Distribution Hub (Hiring Part-Time in Dubuque)
- This Dubuque-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our National Distribution Hub team in Dubuque, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Dubuque, a key hub for the Commercial Freight Logistics industry.
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.