Truck Driver CDL A Yard Spotter

Ryder • Comstock Charter Township, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Yard Driver in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This position primarily involves safely handling and maneuvering tractor trailers on the yard and on public roads within the assigned area. The route includes yard moves and offsite fueling, using a yard truck and a 53-foot reefer trailer. Freight is no-touch. Ryder provides paid training on the equipment needed for the role.

The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, starting at 12 p.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. Drivers work 42 or more hours per week and are paid weekly at $25 per hour. The posting states that drivers on this account earn $1,075 or more weekly.

Drivers must follow safety and DOT regulations, complete continuous training, and provide customer service. Ryder describes its trucks as well-maintained and safe, 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test.
• Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification 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.
• Meet any additional screening requirements for the assignment, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and maneuver tractor trailers on the yard and on public roads within the assigned area.
• Comply with safety and DOT regulations, participate in 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.
• Maintain accurate move and yard inventory records.
• Complete 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.
• Boot allowance.
• 401(k) rollover availability and company match after one year.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific 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, with unlimited bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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