Truck Driver CDL A Yard Spotter

Ryder • Jackson, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Yard Driver in Jackson, Tennessee. This local, home-daily role involves yard moves with no-touch freight, using a day cab/yard truck and 53-foot dry van trailers. The schedule is rotating, with a 6 PM start time, and drivers work 40 or more hours per week. Pay is $25.08 per hour, paid weekly, with paid training. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the job. Trucks are described as well-maintained and safe, 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The role includes medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, PTO accrued beginning on the first day, and a boot allowance. Drivers make safety decisions, and their jobs are protected when they do so. Other benefits and support include a 401(k) rollover option with company match after one year, paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria, employee discounts, and driver referral bonuses.

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 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 positions may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Load and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading if required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay at $25.08 per hour.
• Paid training.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrued starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Boot allowance.
• 401(k) rollover available, with 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, and technology.
• Driver referral bonuses, with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.

What This Job Offers

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