Transfer Driver

Ryder • Town of Colonie, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a solo Class A CDL Truck Driver in Albany, New York, to shuttle equipment between Ryder customer facilities. The position pays $22.50 per hour, with weekly pay of approximately $900, and provides local routes with daily home time. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 7:00 a.m. Freight consists of empty trailers, and the work is no-touch. Drivers have access to 24/7 roadside maintenance from Ryder-trained technicians, and service employees fuel trucks at Ryder maintenance facilities. The role is responsible for safe commercial vehicle operation, compliance with safety and DOT regulations, ongoing training, and customer service.

Ryder offers a boot allowance, PTO accrual beginning on the first day (up to 80 hours accrued in the first year), a paid personal time policy, medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning after 30 days, and 12 weeks of paid maternity leave for qualifying employees subject to eligibility requirements. The company also offers a 401(k) rollover and company-matched contributions after one year, employee discounts, and referral bonuses for hired drivers.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test.
• Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol history from previous employers for the last three years.
• Pass a DOT physical.
• Pass a Ryder road test.
• Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
• Have verifiable Class A experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months within the past 3 years, or 2 years within the last 5 years, or 5 years within the last 10 years.
• Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a commercial vehicle while complying with safety and DOT regulations.
• Complete continuous training and provide customer service.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Boot allowance
• PTO accrual beginning on day one, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• Paid personal time policy that pays out unused accrued vacation time at the employee's hourly pay rate
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting after 30 days
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave for qualifying employees, subject to eligibility requirements
• 401(k) rollover and company-matched contributions after one year
• Employee discounts
• Unlimited bonuses for hired driver referrals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed