Truck Driver - Class A Yard - Penske Logistics

Penske • Swedesboro, NJ

5d

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring full-time Class A Yard Drivers. The driver operates late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras, moving trailers in and out of docks as directed by management. Duties include coupling and uncoupling trailers and chocking trailers when spotted for loading and unloading or pulled from doors. The schedule is Monday through Friday with a 2 PM start time, and drivers are home daily. Pay is $29 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL; applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of residence.
• Currently hold or be able to obtain a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card.
• At least 1 year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years, or 2 years of documented tractor-trailer experience in the past 5 years.
• A 3-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
• English language proficiency as required by federal law.
• Ability to complete a Penske employment application and undergo a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
• Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job, including required vision and hearing abilities, frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, hand use and reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally, and safely entering and exiting the vehicle and rear cargo area.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers in and out of docks as directed by management.
• Couple and uncouple trailers.
• Chock trailers when spotted for loading and unloading and when pulling them from doors.
• Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule at the specified location.
• Operate safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays beginning on day one.
• Retirement benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Company-provided uniforms and safety footwear.
• Employee discount program.
• Driver referral bonus program of up to $5,000 per referral.
• Safety incentive program.
• Premier Driver Recognition Program.
• Training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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