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

Penske • Plymouth Charter Township, MI

1h • $19 - $20 • 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; for CDL Class A drivers, it also includes moving tractors and trailers. The driver may also assist the service department by delivering parts and equipment.

This is a casual, on-call, part-time position intended for licensed CDL Class B or Class A drivers seeking supplemental income. Work can range from 0 to 25 hours per week depending on business needs. The work location is 13933 Eckles Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170. Pay is $20 per hour for Class A drivers and $19 per hour for Class B drivers.

The role is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated safety-sensitive by the company. It requires maintaining alertness and working safely, including taking responsibility for the safety of oneself and others. A current driver qualification file must be maintained, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a completed DOT physical, and safety performance history requests from prior employers from the last three years. CDL holders are also subject to a DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a global transportation provider offering transportation, logistics, and technology services, with headquarters in Reading, Pennsylvania.

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 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.
• Maintain a current driver qualification file, including an annual MVR check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers for 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, and undergo a background investigation and drug screening.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner, accepting 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; 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 rear cargo area.

Nice To Haves

• Valid 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 with delivery of parts and equipment when needed.
• Perform other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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