EasyCareers Job Posting: Evening/Weekend Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver(Pekin) at National Distribution Hub. This is a Full Time role in  Pekin,  IL. Salary: $20 - $25.

Evening/Weekend Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver(Pekin)

Posted on August 14, 2026

Pekin, IL Full Time $20 - $25

Your Next Step in Pekin

Key Information

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

What You Get

  • Pay Rate: $20-$25/Hour (approx. $23.9k/Year)
  • Benefits: Weekly pay options may be available.
  • Join a friendly Pekin team with flexible shifts.

What You'll Do

  • 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.