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

Thornton Part-Time:Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver

Posted on April 08, 2026

Thornton, CO Full Time $24 - $30

Position in Thornton, CO

Snapshot

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

Rewards

  • Pay Rate: $24-$30/Hour (approx. $28.1k/Year)
  • Benefits: Flexible scheduling available.
  • Excellent work-life balance in Thornton.

Core Focus

  • Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible Thornton 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.