Truck Driver Hiker Vehicle Transporter CDL Part Time

Penske • Parsippany, NJ

50d • 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 locations. The position primarily moves box trucks up to 26 feet; drivers with a Class A CDL may also move tractors and trailers. The role may also assist the service department with delivery of parts and equipment.

This is a casual, on-call, part-time position for licensed CDL Class B or Class A drivers seeking supplemental income. Work may range from 0 to 25 hours per week based on business needs. The position is based at Penske’s facility at 600 Edwards Road in Parsippany, New Jersey. The listed rate is $21.00 per hour.

The position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety-sensitive. Drivers must maintain a current driver qualification file, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records from prior employers for the last three years. CDL holders also undergo a DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to a FMCSA Clearinghouse review. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of driving experience.
• At least 2 years of a clean DMV motor vehicle record.
• 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, with customer service and organizational skills and a positive attitude.
• English language proficiency, as required for compliance with federal law (49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2)).
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to maintain a current driver qualification file, including an annual MVR check, successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records request from prior employers for the last three years.
• CDL holders must complete a DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to a FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete the Penske employment application, and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical and sensory demands, including seeing and hearing; required vision includes close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of 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.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Class A CDL.

Responsibilities

• Follow appropriate safety procedures while driving trucks to Penske or customer locations.
• Inspect 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 vehicle damage.
• Deliver vehicles, primarily box trucks up to 26 feet; Class A CDL drivers may also move tractors and trailers.
• Assist the service department with delivery of parts and equipment as needed.
• Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by a supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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