Truck Driver CDL A Yard Spotter

Ryder • Apopka, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Apopka, Florida, for a local yard jockey role. The position involves working solo, safely handling and maneuvering tractor-trailers on the yard and within an area on public roads. Drivers operate a yard tractor and dry van trailers ranging from 26 to 53 feet. The route is local, with drivers home daily.

The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, with a 4:30 a.m. start time and 40 or more hours per week. Pay is $24.00 per hour, with weekly pay and paid training. Ryder states that drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The role requires compliance with safety and DOT regulations, continuous training, and customer service. Drivers are expected to make safety decisions and maintain accurate records, logs, and yard inventory information.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test.
• Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, including verification of drug and alcohol history from previous employers for the last three years.
• Pass a DOT physical and Ryder road test.
• Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
• Have Class A verifiable 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.
• Some assignments may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and maneuver tractor-trailers on the yard and within an area on public roads.
• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, guidelines, and DOT regulations.
• Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Maintain accurate move and yard inventory records.
• Participate in continuous training and provide customer service.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Uniforms and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available and company match after one year.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver.

What This Job Offers

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