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Weekend Container Yard Jobs in Milwaukee, WI (NOW HIRING)

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How much do weekend container yard jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend container yard in Milwaukee, WI is $21.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.70 and $24.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Container Yard vs Container Terminal Worker?

AspectWeekend Container YardContainer Terminal Worker
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, OSHA safety trainingHigh school diploma, OSHA safety training
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, yard-based, physical laborOutdoor, terminal-based, physical labor
Employer & Industry UsageShipping companies, logistics firmsPort authorities, shipping lines
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Weekend Container Yard and Container Terminal Worker roles both involve outdoor, physical work in logistics and shipping environments, often requiring similar certifications. The main difference is that Weekend Container Yard workers typically operate in yard-based settings during weekends, while Container Terminal Workers operate within port terminals during regular hours. Both roles are essential for efficient cargo handling and are frequently compared by job seekers in the shipping industry.

Weekend Container Yard jobs near you

100% Home Daily! Local CDL-A Intermodal Driver | No-Touch Freight

4th Day Trucking

Racine, WI • On-site

$1.6K - $1.8K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

New

Job description

Local CDL-A Intermodal Driver | 100% Home Daily NIGHTS100% No-Touch Freight, Big Hours & Daily Home Time

Looking to pull local containers and sleep in your own bed after every single shift? We have immediate openings on our dedicated intermodal fleet. Handle container transport across the regional metro area while building a solid daily routine and pulling high weekly earnings.

Mark 8016381951 to apply

Pay & Financial Package
  • Weekly Average: $1,600 to $1,800 gross per week
  • cpm pay plus stop
  • Stop Incentives: +$12.50 per stop paid
  • Per-Load Breakdown: Averages out to ~$24.50 per stop (averaging 2 stops per load)
The Work & Operational Expectations
  • Freight Handling: 100% No-Touch Freight (Mix of live loads/unloads, preloads, and drop-and-hook)
  • Running Radius: Operating within a 150-mile radius of yard
  • Common Loops: Regional hub drops including runs into other yards
  • Equipment & Gear: Slip-seat operation driving clean daycabs. Containers are mounted directly onto bare chassis at the ramp
  • Ramp Operations: Occasional 30 to 60-minute wait times for "flips" at the ramp when mounting containers onto DOT-legal chassis
Shift, Schedule & Home Time
  • Home Time: 100% Home Daily, reset at home after every single shift
  • Weekly Hours: Solid 55 to 70 hours per week (averaging 1012 hours per shift)
  • Available Shifts: Night Shifts available
  • Schedule Options:
    • Sunday through Thursday
    • Tuesday through Saturday (Weekend work is standard on this fleet)
  • Holidays: Holiday dispatch is completely optional on this account
Qualifications & Hiring Requirements
  • Valid Class A CDL and current DOT Medical Card
  • Hiring Boundary: Must reside within 25 miles of the dispatch yard
  • Experience Requirement: Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience (Trainees, team operations, and owner-operators are closed on this run)
  • Hazmat Endorsement: Preferred, but not strictly required
  • Background & Safety: Solid driving record, clean work history, and mandatory drug screening
Full Corporate Benefits
  • Full corporate health coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision options)
  • Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan (active after 60 days)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
Ready to Lock In Your Local Seat?

Local 100% no-touch intermodal runs with big hourly volume

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