Irvine Part-Time:Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver
Posted on April 21, 2026
Your Next Step in Irvine
New Opening: Part-Time Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver Company: National Distribution Hub Based in: Irvine, CA
Earnings: $25-$31/Hour (approx. $29.5k/Year) Benefits: Weekly pay options may be available. Excellent work-life balance in Irvine.
What You'll Do
Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible Irvine environment.
- This Irvine-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our National Distribution Hub team in Irvine, CA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Irvine, 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.
