Yard Truck Driver - Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Batavia, IL

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A Yard Truck Driver. The driver moves trailers around the yard and in and out of dock areas, couples and uncouples trailers, and chocks trailers when they are spotted for loading and unloading. The position uses late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. Drivers are home daily and work a four-day schedule, Sunday through Wednesday, with a 9:00 PM start time. The position pays $26.27 per hour, with overtime available for hours exceeding 40 per week. The role is subject to Department of Transportation or company safety-sensitive requirements. Drivers must follow applicable laws and regulations, maintain alertness, and work safely while accepting responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. Full, predictable attendance is an essential job function.

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-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
English-language proficiency as required by federal law.
Regular, predictable, full attendance and 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 and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and 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 or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Move trailers in and out of dock areas as directed by management.
Couple and uncouple trailers.
Chock trailers when they are spotted for loading and unloading and when pulling them from doors.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Work safely and remain in a constant state of alertness.