Yard Jockey CDL A No Touch

Ryder • Bloomfield, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a CDL A Yard Hostler Truck Driver in Bloomfield, Connecticut. This local, home-daily position primarily involves safely handling and maneuvering tractor trailers on the yard and within an area on public roads. The role requires compliance with safety and DOT regulations, ongoing training, and customer service. The position uses an Ottawa tractor and a 53-foot reefer trailer, with no-touch freight. Ryder can accommodate an automatic restriction. Yard experience is a plus, and strong backing skills are required.

Pay is $25.75 per hour, with 42 hours per week and weekly pay of $1,107.25 or more. Paid training is provided. The schedule is Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. Ryder provides well-maintained trucks, 36 months or newer, 24/7 roadside maintenance, and fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

Ryder describes the position as a company-driver opportunity, offering support during the transition and throughout a driver's career. Drivers are expected to make safety decisions, and the job is protected when they do so. Additional responsibilities include keeping accurate records, logs, move records, and yard inventory records; identifying and minimizing safety hazards; and performing other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test, background check, and motor vehicle check, 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 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.
• Have strong backing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Yard experience.

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.
• Uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowance provided.
• 401(k) rollover available 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.
• Weekly pay.
• Paid training.
• 24/7 roadside maintenance.

What This Job Offers

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