Truck Driver Hiker Vehicle Transporter CDL Part Time

Penske • South Plainfield, NJ

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske Truck Leasing is hiring a Hiker (Vehicle Transporter/Truck Driver) to deliver vehicles to and return them from Penske locations and customer locations. The role primarily involves moving box trucks up to 26 feet; drivers with a CDL Class A may also move tractors and trailers. The position may include helping the service department deliver parts and equipment.

This is a casual, on-call part-time driving job offering supplemental income, with work ranging from 0 to 25 hours per week depending on business needs. The position is located at Penske’s facility at 2364 S. Clinton Avenue in South Plainfield, New Jersey.

The role is regulated by the Department of Transportation and requires a current driver qualification file, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records from prior employers for the last three years. CDL holders must complete a DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of driving experience.
• At least 2 years with a clean DMV motor vehicle record.
• Valid Class B CDL; applicants must be domiciled in the United States and licensed in their state of residence.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Ability to work independently, customer service skills, organizational skills, and a positive attitude.
• English language proficiency, as required by federal law for this role.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Maintain a current driver qualification file, including an annual MVR check, completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records request from prior employers for the last 3 years.
• CDL holders must complete a DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete the employment application, and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
• Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
• Ability to see and hear, with close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, hand use, handling, feeling, and reaching are required.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• CDL Class A license.

Responsibilities

• Follow appropriate safety procedures while driving trucks to Penske or customer locations.
• Inspect vehicles to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order, and report issues to the location manager.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or vehicle damage.
• Assist the service department with delivery of parts and equipment as needed.
• Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed