Part-Time Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver in Buffalo
Posted on May 03, 2026
Opportunity in Buffalo
Snapshot
- Employer: National Distribution Hub (Hiring Part-Time in Buffalo)
- Location: Buffalo, NY
- Part-Time Opportunity in Buffalo: Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver
- This Buffalo-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our National Distribution Hub team in Buffalo, NY is growing.
- Benefit from working in Buffalo, a key hub for the Commercial Freight Logistics industry.
Salary and Benefits
- Pay Rate: $24-$30/Hour (approx. $28.1k/Year)
- Benefits: Flexible scheduling available.
- Join a friendly Buffalo team with flexible shifts.
Position Scope
- 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.
