Yard Jockey CDL A No Touch

Ryder•Erlanger, KY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver for a local yard-driving position in Erlanger, Kentucky. The role primarily involves safely handling and maneuvering tractor trailers on the yard and within an area on public roads. Freight is no-touch candy and gums. Drivers use day cab and yard trucks with 53-foot dry van trailers. The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, with a 5:00 PM start and a 5:00 AM end, for 48 hours per week. Pay is $31.00 per hour, with weekly pay and paid training. Ryder describes its trucks as well-maintained and safe, 36 months or newer, and offers 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The position requires compliance with safety and DOT regulations, ongoing training, customer service, and adherence to applicable laws and procedures. Ryder emphasizes driver autonomy in making safety decisions and provides support throughout a driver's career.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Pass a DOT physical.
Pass a Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
Have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months within the past 3 years, or 2 years within the last 5 years, or 5 years within the last 10 years.
Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
Some positions may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

Safely handle and maneuver tractor trailers on the yard and within an area on public roads.
Comply with safety and DOT regulations.
Participate in continuous training and provide customer service.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Maintain accurate move and yard inventory records.
Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off starting Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
401(k) rollover available, with company match after one year.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Weekly pay.
Paid training.
24/7 roadside maintenance.
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.