Truck Driver - Class A Yard - Penske Logistics

Penske • Lancaster, TX

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About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A Yard Driver. The role pays $25.50 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours, and has a Monday-through-Friday schedule with an 11 a.m. start time. Drivers are home daily and operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras.

The driver moves trailers around the facility, couples and uncouples trailers, chocks trailers at loading and unloading doors, and performs backhauls. The role requires safe, attentive operation and regular attendance. It is subject to Department of Transportation requirements and is designated as safety-sensitive by the company.

Penske describes the role as part of a professional driving team serving its clients. Training opportunities and the possibility of moving to another city are mentioned.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Must be domiciled in the United States and licensed in the state of residence.
• Must 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.
• Three-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
• English language proficiency as required by federal law.
• Must complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
• 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 rear cargo area.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers in and out of the dock as directed by management.
• Couple and uncouple trailers.
• Chock trailers when they are spotted for loading and unloading, and when pulling them from doors.
• Perform backhauls.
• Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule at the specified location.
• Operate safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays starting on day one.
• Retirement benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Company-provided uniforms and safety footwear.
• Employee discount benefit program.
• Driver referral bonus program of up to $5,000 per referral.
• Safety incentive program.
• Premier Driver Recognition Program.
• Overtime pay after 40 hours.
• Training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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