Yard Jockey CDL A No Touch

Ryder • Port Deposit, MD

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Yard Driver in Port Deposit, Maryland. This is a local, home-daily yard-driving position involving yard moves only, with no-touch freight. Drivers operate a yard truck and move 53-foot dry van and intermodal trailers on the yard and within an area on public roads. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role and well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance support and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The schedule is Sunday through Tuesday and every other Wednesday, with a 6:00 a.m. start. Pay is $28.50 per hour, paid weekly; the posting states drivers on this account earn $1,160 or more weekly. Paid training is provided.

The role requires safe equipment handling and maneuvering, compliance with safety and DOT regulations, ongoing training, and customer service. Ryder describes the position as one in which drivers make safety decisions and their job is protected. The company identifies itself as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

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.
• 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, 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 applicable safety and DOT regulations.
• Participate in continuous training and provide customer service.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and 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.
• PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• 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 every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.
• Paid training.

What This Job Offers

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