Truck Driver - Class A Yard - Penske Logistics

Penske•Bolingbrook, IL

14h

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A Yard Driver. The role pays $28 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours, and follows a Monday-through-Friday schedule with a 2:30 PM start time. Drivers are home daily and operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing cameras and specifications designed for comfort and safety. The driver moves trailers in and out of docks as directed by management, couples and uncouples trailers, and chocks trailers when they are positioned for loading or unloading or pulled from doors. The role also includes occasional deliveries of parts and supplies to customers. This is a safety-sensitive, Department of Transportation-regulated position requiring a constant state of alertness and safe conduct. Penske describes opportunities for training and career movement within its nationwide organization. Benefits include paid vacation and holidays from day one, retirement benefits, medical, dental and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, company-provided uniforms and safety footwear, an employee discount program, a driver referral bonus, a safety incentive program, and a driver recognition program.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL.
Be domiciled in the United States and licensed in the state of residence.
Currently hold or be able to obtain a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card.
At least 1 year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years, or 2 years of documented tractor-trailer experience in the past 5 years.
A 3-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
English language proficiency as required by federal law.
Work the required schedule and at the specified location; complete the employment application and submit 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 position.
Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to move frequently and to 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 rear cargo area.

Responsibilities

Move trailers in and out of docks as directed by management.
Couple and uncouple trailers.
Chock trailers as they are spotted for loading and unloading and when pulling them from doors.
Occasionally deliver parts and supplies to customers.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work safely while accepting responsibility for personal and others’ safety.