Yard Jockey CDL A Home Daily Lead

Ryder•Newnan, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Lead Yard Driver in Newnan, Georgia. This local, home-daily position operates a yard truck with 48- to 53-foot dry van trailers and handles no-touch freight. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, starting at 6:00 PM, with 40 or more hours per week. Pay is $31.25 per hour, paid weekly; drivers on this account earn $1,250 or more per week. Paid training is provided. Lead experience is required. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. Drivers are expected to make safety decisions and comply with applicable laws and regulations. The role includes maintaining accurate records and logs and loading or unloading freight, or assisting with those tasks if required by the customer. Ryder offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Additional screening may apply depending on the assigned customer.

Requirements

Lead experience required.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test, background and motor vehicle checks, and a DOT physical; pass a Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
Have a Class A CDL and verifiable experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months within the past 3 years, or 2 years within the past 5 years, or 5 years within the past 10 years.
Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
Undergo any additional screening required for the position, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road testing, or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect, eliminate, or minimize safety hazards.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Load and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading if required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.