Yard Jockey - No CDL Required
Multiple U.S. locationsContract$20.93–21.88/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Yard Jockey will work on a fast-paced rail terminal team in Harrisburg, moving trailers and containers throughout the yard. The role is fully onsite and outdoors in all weather conditions. No CDL or railroad experience is required, and paid hands-on training is provided. The position is contract to hire, with hourly pay ranging from $20.93 to $21.88 depending on shift.
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Full job description
Yard Jockey No CDL Required | $20.93-$21.88/hr
Now Hiring Yard Jockeys in Harrisburg, PA!
Looking for a hands-on job with competitive pay and long-term opportunity? Join a fast-paced rail terminal team moving trailers and containers throughout the yard. No CDL or railroad experience required. Paid training provided.
Pay & Shifts
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1st Shift: 5:00 AM 5:00 PM | $20.93/hr
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3rd Shift: 5:00 PM 5:00 AM | $21.88/hr
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Outdoor position working in all weather conditions
What Youll Do
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Operate yard/hostler trucks to move trailers, containers, and chassis
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Assist with loading and unloading freight
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Work around cranes, trucks, and other heavy equipment
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Inspect equipment and follow safety procedures
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Help keep freight moving safely and efficiently throughout the terminal
What Were Looking For
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Warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, transportation, or general labor experience preferred
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Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
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Ability to work safely around moving vehicles and heavy equipment
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Dependable with a strong work ethic
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Willingness to learn and work as part of a team
Why Apply?
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No CDL Required
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No Railroad Experience Required
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Paid Hands-On Training
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Competitive hourly pay
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Long-term opportunity
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Career growth potential
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Active, hands-on work environment
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Harrisburg, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.93 - $21.88/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Harrisburg, PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Harrisburg,PA.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,020 open Material Handler jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$20.93–21.88/hr
- Pennsylvania median$19–21/hr32 hourly ranges
- US median$20–21/hr668 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $21.41/hr, is 4% above the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the middle half of Material Handler hourly ranges in Pennsylvania.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 57 open Material Handler jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,020 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- Oshkosh Corporation5 open
- Aerotek (this employer)4 open
- ManpowerGroup3 open
- Experience
- Material Handler postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (212 postings).
- Education
- 0 of the 1,020 open Material Handler jobs (0%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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