Yard Jockey Driver CDL A Local No Touch

Ryder•Middletown, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a local Class A CDL Yard Jockey Driver in Middletown, Pennsylvania. The role primarily involves safely handling and maneuvering tractor-trailers on the yard and on nearby public roads. The route is local, drivers are home daily, and freight is no-touch trailer swapping. Equipment includes a day cab tractor and 53-foot dry van trailers. The position pays $27.00 per hour for 40 hours per week, with weekly pay and a stated weekly pay amount of $1,080. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 3:30 PM. Paid training is provided. 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. Drivers must comply with safety and DOT regulations, complete continuous training, and provide customer service. Ryder also describes support for company drivers during their careers and says drivers are empowered to make safety decisions.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Pass a DOT physical and 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 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, 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.
A $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid half at 30 days and half at 90 days.
A $1,200 loyalty bonus, paid half at six months and half at one year.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days.
Paid time off accruing from Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniform, cell phone, and boot allowances.
401(k) rollover availability and 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.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver, with unlimited bonuses.