Yard Truck Driver - Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske • Princeton, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A or Class B Yard Driver. The driver moves trailers in and out of docks as directed by management, couples and uncouples trailers, and chocks trailers when they are spotted for loading and unloading or pulled from doors. The role uses late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks designed for comfort and safety. Freight is no-touch, the position is local with daily home time, and the schedule is five days per week with a 6:45 p.m. start time. Pay is $29.50 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours, a $1 shift differential, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL required; the posting also describes the opportunity as open to Class A or Class B drivers.
• Applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of residence.
• Currently hold, or be able to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card.
• One year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last three years, or two years of documented tractor-trailer experience in the past five years.
• Three years of DMV/MVR records with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
• English-language proficiency as required by federal law.
• Complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
• Ability to meet the stated physical and mental demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers in and out of docks as directed by management.
• Couple and uncouple trailers.
• Chock trailers when they are spotted for loading and unloading and when they are pulled from doors.
• Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Work the required schedule and at the required location while maintaining regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Operate safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays starting day one.
• Retirement benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-provided uniforms and safety footwear.
• Employee discount benefit program.
• Driver referral bonus program of up to $5,000 per referral.
• Safety incentive program.
• Premier Driver Recognition Program.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• $1 shift differential.
• Overtime pay after 40 hours.

What This Job Offers

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