CareerWall Job Posting: Grand Rapids Part-Time Opening:Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver at National Distribution Hub. This is a Full Time role in Grand Rapids, MI. Salary: $24 - $30.

Grand Rapids Part-Time Opening:Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver

Posted on April 08, 2026

Grand Rapids, MI Full Time $24 - $30

Opportunity in Grand Rapids

Fast Facts

  • Location: Grand Rapids, MI
  • Part-Time Opportunity in Grand Rapids: Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver
  • Hiring: National Distribution Hub
  • This Grand Rapids-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
  • Our National Distribution Hub team in Grand Rapids, MI is growing.
  • Benefit from working in Grand Rapids, a key hub for the Commercial Freight Logistics industry.

Pay & Perks

  • Compensation: $24-$30/Hour (approx. $28.1k/Year) (Competitive PT Rate)
  • Benefits: Employee discounts and perks (where applicable).
  • Join a friendly Grand Rapids team with flexible shifts.

Position Scope

  • 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.