Truck Driver Hiker Vehicle Transporter CDL Part Time

Penske•Rockville, MD

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske Truck Leasing is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Hiker (Vehicle Transporter/Truck Driver). This role is responsible for delivering and returning vehicles to Penske locations and customers. The primary focus will be on moving box trucks up to 26 feet, and for CDL Class A holders, this will include tractors and trailer movement. The position may also involve assisting the service department with parts and equipment delivery. This is a casual/on-call part-time truck driving job suitable for CDL Class B or CDL Class A drivers looking for supplemental income, with work hours ranging from 0 to 25 per week based on business needs. The position is located at the Penske facility at 621 Southlawn Ln Rockville, MD 20850.

Requirements

2 years of driving experience required
2 years of a clean DMV motor vehicle record required
Valid Class B CDL required. Applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of residence
Ability to read and follow written instructions is required.
Ability to work independently, customer service skills, organizational skills, and a positive attitude are required
English language proficiency is required for federal law compliance (49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2))
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
Current driver qualification file must be maintained as required by the DOT, including annual MVR check, completed DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History records request from prior employers in the last 3 years.
CDL holders will have a DOT Drug Screening within 30 days of start and subject to a FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required as this position is regulated by the DOT and designated as safety sensitive.
Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.
The associate must be able to see and hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.
The associate must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter/exit the vehicle as well as the rear cargo area.

Nice To Haves

CDL Class A license preferred

Responsibilities

Follow appropriate safety procedures while driving trucks to destination of Penske location or customer locations
Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order, report to location manager if any issues are found
Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles
Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor