Yard Jockey CDL A No Touch Part Time

Ryder • Nanticoke, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver for a part-time yard jockey position in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. The role is primarily responsible for safely handling and maneuvering tractor trailers on the yard and within an area on public roads. Work includes a mix of yard work and occasional local deliveries, with drivers home daily. Freight is no-touch. Equipment may include a yard truck, sleeper, or day cab, pulling a 53-foot dry van trailer; Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the job. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and every other Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for 20 hours per week. Pay is $25 per hour, paid weekly, with paid training. Ryder describes its trucks as well-maintained and safe, 36 months or newer, and provides 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The position requires compliance with safety and DOT regulations, ongoing training, and customer service. Drivers are expected to make safety decisions and may be assigned other tasks as needed.

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: nine months within the past three years, or two years within the last five years, or five years within the last ten years.
• Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Be able 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, a road test, and/or customer-specific badging or background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and maneuver tractor trailers on the yard and within an area on public roads.
• Comply with applicable 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

• Weekly pay
• Paid training
• Uniforms and boot allowance
• 401(k) rollover availability and company match after one year
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired driver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed