Yard Truck Driver - Class A Part Time - Penske Logistics

Penske•Batavia, IL

19d

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a part-time Class A Yard Truck Driver. The driver moves trailers in and out of docks as directed by management, couples and uncouples trailers, and chocks trailers when positioning them for loading and unloading or pulling them from doors. Drivers use late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The position is scheduled Thursday through Saturday, with a 7:00 AM start time, and offers daily home time. Pay is $26.27 per hour, with overtime available for hours exceeding 40 per week. The role represents Penske and its clients and requires safe, reliable work, customer service, and relationship building. It is a Department of Transportation-regulated or safety-sensitive position, requiring alertness and responsibility for personal and others' safety. Regular, predictable, full attendance and English language proficiency are essential. The position requires working at the assigned location and schedule and completing an employment application, background investigation, and drug screening.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL; applicants must be domiciled in the United States and licensed in their state of residence.
Currently hold, or be able to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card.
At least 1 year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years, or 2 years of documented tractor-trailer experience in the past 5 years.
A 3-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
English language proficiency.
Regular, predictable, full attendance and ability to work the required schedule at the specified location.
Ability to complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Ability to maintain a constant state of alertness and work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role.
Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit; use hands to touch, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.

Responsibilities

Move trailers in and out of docks as directed by management.
Couple and uncouple trailers.
Chock trailers when positioning them for loading and unloading or pulling them from doors.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Work safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Provide customer service and represent Penske and its clients.