Truck Driver CDL A Local No Touch Yard

Ryder • City of Niagara Falls, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A Truck Driver for a local, home-daily yard position in Niagara Falls, New York. The role involves safely handling and maneuvering tractor-trailers in the yard and on nearby public roads. Freight is no-touch yard work. Drivers use a yard truck and day cab with 48- or 53-foot dry van trailers; Ryder provides training on the necessary equipment.

The position pays $29 per hour, with an average weekly paycheck of $1,247 and 36–48 hours per week. The schedule is Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday, with a 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. start-to-end window. Paid training is provided. A retention bonus is available: $1,000 per year for 2–4 years of service and $2,000 per year for 5–9 years of service.

Ryder says its trucks are well-maintained and 36 months or newer, and provides 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The company describes the role as one where drivers make safety decisions and are supported by the company.

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 3 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 handle and maneuver tractor-trailers on the yard and within an area on public roads.
• Comply with safety and DOT regulations, participate in continuous training, and provide customer service.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Maintain accurate move and yard inventory records.
• 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, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available, with company match after 1 year.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific eligibility criteria including work tenure.
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
• Paid training.
• Retention bonus for eligible tenure: $1,000 per year for 2–4 years and $2,000 per year for 5–9 years.
• Unlimited referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver.

What This Job Offers

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