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

Penske • Chattanooga, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske Truck Leasing is hiring a Hiker (Vehicle Transporter/Truck Driver) to deliver vehicles to Penske locations and customers and return vehicles to Penske locations. The role primarily involves moving box trucks up to 26 feet; drivers with a CDL Class A may also move tractors and trailers. The position may also assist the service department by delivering parts and equipment. The role is based at Penske’s Chattanooga, Tennessee location. The listed schedule is Wednesday and Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is a casual, on-call part-time driving job, with work ranging from 0 to 25 hours per week depending on business needs.

The position is regulated by the Department of Transportation and requires a current driver qualification file. Requirements for that file include an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and requests for safety performance history from prior employers within the last three years. CDL holders must also complete a DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review. The job requires safe and attentive driving and responsibility for the safety of oneself and others.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of driving experience.
• At least 2 years of a clean 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, customer service skills, organizational skills, and a positive attitude.
• English language proficiency, as required for compliance with 49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2).
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to meet Department of Transportation driver qualification requirements, including an annual MVR check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers in the last three years.
• For CDL holders, completion of a DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and compliance with 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 remain alert and work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role, and accept responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
• Ability to see and hear, including 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 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 its 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 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 parts and equipment to assist the service department as needed.
• Perform other projects and tasks assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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