Yard Jockey CDL A No Touch Part Time

Ryder • Nanticoke, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL truck driver in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, for a part-time yard jockey position. The role is primarily responsible for safely handling and maneuvering tractor trailers on the yard and within an area on public roads. The route is local with daily home time and a mix of yard work and occasional deliveries. Freight is no-touch yard work. Equipment includes a yard truck, sleeper, or day cab, and 53-foot dry van trailers; Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the position.

The position pays $25 per hour, with approximately 20 hours per week and weekly pay. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., plus every other Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Paid training is provided. Drivers operate trucks described as 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at Ryder maintenance locations.

The role requires compliance with safety and DOT regulations, ongoing training, and customer service. Ryder describes a safety-focused environment in which drivers make safety decisions and their jobs are protected.

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 verifiable Class A 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.

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

• Paid training.
• Uniforms and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available, with 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.
• Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired driver.
• 24/7 roadside maintenance.

What This Job Offers

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