Part-Time Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver in Santa Clara
Posted on May 05, 2026
Local Job Overview: Santa Clara
Snapshot
- Part-Time Opportunity in Santa Clara: Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver
- Hiring: National Distribution Hub
- Worksite: Santa Clara, CA (Local Candidate Preferred)
- This Santa Clara-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our National Distribution Hub team in Santa Clara, CA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Santa Clara, a key hub for the Commercial Freight Logistics industry.
What You Get
- Earnings: $24-$30/Hour (approx. $28.1k/Year)
- Benefits: Weekly pay options may be available.
- Join a friendly Santa Clara team with flexible shifts.
Position Scope
- Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible Santa Clara 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.
