Truck Driver - Hiker/Vehicle Transporter/CDL - Part Time

Penske • Plymouth, MI

26d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Penske Truck Leasing is hiring a Hiker (Vehicle Transporter/Truck Driver) to deliver vehicles to and return them from Penske locations and customer sites. The role primarily involves moving box trucks up to 26 feet; CDL Class A drivers may also move tractors and trailers. The position may also assist the service department by delivering parts and equipment.

This is a casual, on-call part-time position intended for supplemental income, with work ranging from 0 to 25 hours per week based on business needs. The work location is 13933 Eckles Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170. The listed pay is $20 per hour for Class A drivers and $19 per hour for Class B drivers.

The job is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety-sensitive. The associate must remain alert and work safely, accepting responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. A current driver qualification file must be maintained, including an annual MVR check, a completed DOT physical, and safety performance history requests from prior employers for the past three years. CDL holders must complete a DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of driving experience.
• At least 2 years with a clean DMV motor vehicle record.
• A valid Class B CDL; applicants must be domiciled in the United States and licensed in their state of residence.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Ability to work independently; customer service and organizational skills; and a positive attitude.
• English language proficiency, as required for compliance with federal law.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to maintain a current driver qualification file, including an annual MVR check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers for the last 3 years.
• CDL holders must undergo a DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule at the specified location.
• Completion of the Penske employment application and submission to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely, and to accept responsibility for personal and others' safety.
• Ability to see and hear, with close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the 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 and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/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.

Nice To Haves

• CDL Class A license.

Responsibilities

• Follow appropriate safety procedures while driving trucks to Penske or customer locations.
• Check vehicles to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order, and report any issues to the location manager.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to vehicles.
• Deliver parts and equipment for the service department when needed.
• Complete other projects and tasks assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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