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

Penske • Merrillville, IN

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske Truck Leasing is seeking a Hiker (Vehicle Transporter/Truck Driver) to deliver vehicles to and return them from Penske locations and customers. 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. It is a casual, on-call, part-time role offering supplemental work from 0 to 25 hours per week, based on business needs. The work location is 9702 Georgia Street, Crown Point, Indiana.

The position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated safety-sensitive by the company. Associates must remain alert and work safely, taking responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. The role requires maintaining a driver qualification file, including annual motor vehicle records checks, a completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers for the last three years. CDL holders must also complete DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to 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 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 by federal law.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to maintain the driver qualification file required for the role, including an annual MVR check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers within 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 submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
• Ability to meet the position's physical and mental demands, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• CDL Class A license.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks safely to Penske locations or customer locations, following appropriate safety procedures.
• Inspect 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 for the service department as needed.
• Complete other projects and tasks assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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