Yard Truck Driver - Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Decatur, AL

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About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A Yard Truck Driver. The driver operates late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks and moves trailers around the yard, in and out of docks, as directed by management. The position pays $27 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours, and drivers are home daily. The regular schedule is five days, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work as needed; AM and PM shifts are available. Drivers couple and uncouple trailers, and chock trailers when spotting them for loading and unloading or pulling them from doors. The role represents Penske and its client accounts and requires safe, attentive operation of vehicles and equipment. Trucks have inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. Penske describes training opportunities and potential mobility to other locations. The position requires a valid Class A CDL, qualifying tractor-trailer experience, a current or obtainable non-excepted interstate DOT medical card, and a qualifying driving record. The work is DOT-regulated or designated safety-sensitive and requires English-language proficiency, dependable attendance, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Physical demands include frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, reaching and handling, lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally, and safely entering and exiting the vehicle and rear cargo area.

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.
Three years of DMV/MVR history with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
English-language proficiency, as required for compliance with 49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2).
Regular, predictable, full attendance and the ability to work the required schedule at the specified location.
Complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, sit, use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely, accepting responsibility for one's own safety and the safety of others.

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 pulling them from doors.
Operate vehicles safely and remain alert while performing safety-sensitive, DOT-regulated work.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule at the specified location.