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

Penske • Burlington, NJ

10d • 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 moves box trucks up to 26 feet; drivers with a CDL Class A may also move tractors and trailers. The position may assist the service department by delivering parts and equipment. This casual, on-call, part-time role offers supplemental work ranging from 0 to 25 hours per week based on business needs. It is located at Penske’s facility at 513 Elbow Lane in Burlington, New Jersey. The stated rate is $21.50 per hour.

The position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated safety-sensitive by the company. Associates must remain alert and work safely, accepting responsibility for their own safety and that of others. The job requires compliance with applicable driver qualification file requirements, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a completed DOT physical, and safety performance history requests from prior employers within the last three years. CDL holders also undergo DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of driving experience.
• At least 2 years with a clean DMV motor vehicle record.
• 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 by federal law.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to maintain a current driver qualification file as required, including an annual MVR check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers in the last 3 years.
• CDL holders must complete DOT drug screening within 30 days of start and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule at the specified location.
• Completion of a 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 in a safe manner, and accept responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
• 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, and sit; frequently 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 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.
• Assist the service department by delivering parts and equipment as needed.
• Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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