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

Penske • Hattiesburg, MS

60d

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 CDL Class A may also move tractors and trailers. The role may provide assistance to the service department by delivering parts and equipment. It is a casual, on-call, part-time position intended for licensed CDL Class B or CDL Class A drivers seeking supplemental income, with work ranging from 0 to 25 hours per week based on business needs. The listed schedule is Thursday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety-sensitive. Associates must remain alert and work safely, taking responsibility for their own safety and that of others. The job requires 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 must also 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 U.S. 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 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, completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records request from employers in the last 3 years.
• CDL holders must complete a DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete the Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation, and undergo drug screening.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner and accept responsibility for personal and others' safety.
• Ability to see and hear; required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
• Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• CDL Class A license preferred.

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 vehicle damage.
• Deliver vehicles to and return vehicles from Penske locations and customers.
• Provide assistance to the service department by delivering parts and equipment when needed.
• Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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