Truck Driver - Class A Yard - Penske Logistics

Penske • Peoria, AZ

7h

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A Yard Driver. The driver moves trailers in and out of docks as directed by management, couples and uncouples trailers, and chocks trailers when they are spotted for loading and unloading and when pulling them from doors. The position involves no-touch, drop-and-hook work and provides daily home time. Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing cameras. The schedule alternates between three workdays one week and four the next; the stated schedule includes every other Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Saturday. The role requires a valid Class A CDL, applicable tractor-trailer experience and driving-record qualifications, and the ability to meet DOT and safety requirements. It is a safety-sensitive position requiring alertness, safe conduct, and English language proficiency.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL; applicants must be domiciled in the United States 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.
• Three-year DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
• English language proficiency as required for the role under 49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2).
• Ability to work the required schedule and at the specified location; complete a Penske employment application; and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely perform a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role.
• Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, sit, use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers in and out of docks as directed by management.
• Couple and uncouple trailers.
• Chock trailers when spotting them 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 accept responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays starting 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 benefit 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