Evening/Weekend Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver(Bradenton)
Posted on April 08, 2026
Local Job Overview: Bradenton
At a Glance
- Worksite: Bradenton, FL (Local Candidate Preferred)
- Job Title: Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver (Flexible Hours in Bradenton)
- Company: National Distribution Hub
- This Bradenton-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our National Distribution Hub team in Bradenton, FL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Bradenton, a key hub for the Commercial Freight Logistics industry.
Rewards
- Compensation: $24-$30/Hour (approx. $28.1k/Year) (Competitive PT Rate)
- Benefits: Employee discounts and perks (where applicable).
- Perfect for students or those seeking supplemental income.
Position Scope
- Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible Bradenton 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.