Yard Truck Driver - Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•North Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-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 spotting them for loading and unloading or pulling them from doors. The role also assists with warehouse operations, splitting time between yard and warehouse responsibilities. The driver operates late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks with comfort- and safety-focused specifications and inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The position is based on a Friday-through-Sunday schedule with a 12 p.m. start time, offers a three-day work week, and includes daily home time. Pay is $25.00 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours and a $2.00 shift differential available. The position requires safe operation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, reliable attendance, English-language proficiency, and the ability to work at the required location and schedule. It is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated safety-sensitive by the company. Physical tasks include frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, handling and reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally, and safely entering and exiting the vehicle and rear cargo area. Penske describes opportunities for training and career mobility, and highlights its equipment, management, communication, safety record, and customer-service focus.

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.
One year of documented tractor-trailer experience within the last three years, or two years of documented tractor-trailer experience within the past five years.
Three-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
English-language proficiency as required under 49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2).
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 safely perform a DOT-regulated or company-designated safety-sensitive role.
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, and 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 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 they are spotted for loading and unloading and when pulling them from doors.
Assist with warehouse operations, dividing time between yard and warehouse responsibilities.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule and location.
Operate safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.