Truck Driver - Class A Yard - Penske Logistics

Penske • Lancaster, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A Yard Driver. The role involves moving trailers around the yard and to and from dock doors, coupling and uncoupling trailers, chocking trailers for loading and unloading, and performing backhauls. Drivers use late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks designed for comfort and safety, equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with an 11 a.m. start time; the position pays $25.50 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours, and drivers are home daily.

The driver represents Penske and its clients, with a focus on safe, timely freight delivery, customer service, and building account relationships. Penske describes training opportunities and potential to move to other cities. The position is safety-sensitive and regulated by the Department of Transportation. Regular, predictable attendance and the ability to work safely and remain alert are essential.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL; applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their 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.
• Three-year DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
• English language proficiency as required by federal law.
• Ability to complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
• Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job, including frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, handling and reaching; regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds; and safely entering and exiting the vehicle and rear cargo area.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and meet the stated vision and hearing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers in and out of dock areas as directed by management.
• Couple and uncouple trailers.
• Chock trailers when they are positioned for loading and unloading, and pull them from dock doors.
• Perform backhauls.
• Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Work the required schedule at the specified location and maintain regular, predictable attendance.
• 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 AD&D 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.
• Training opportunities.
• Weekly pay.

What This Job Offers

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