Supplemental Income:Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver
Posted on April 08, 2026
Role Based in Hoffman Estates
Job Title: Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver (Flexible Hours in Hoffman Estates) Hiring: National Distribution Hub Worksite: Hoffman Estates, IL (Local Candidate Preferred)
Earnings: $24-$30/Hour (approx. $28.1k/Year) Benefits: Employee discounts and perks (where applicable). Excellent work-life balance in Hoffman Estates.
Position Scope
Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible Hoffman Estates environment.
- This Hoffman Estates-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our National Distribution Hub team in Hoffman Estates, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Hoffman Estates, 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.
