Yard Truck Driver - Class A - Penske Logistics
About The Position
Penske Logistics is hiring full-time Class A Yard Drivers. The driver moves trailers around the yard and in and out of dock doors as directed by management, averaging 100–125 yard moves per day. Duties include coupling and uncoupling trailers and chocking them when spotted for loading or unloading. This is a no-touch-freight role with late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The schedule is a four- or five-day week depending on business needs, with weekends off and an AM or PM start time. Drivers are home daily and overtime is paid after 40 hours. Drivers represent Penske and its clients while providing safe, timely service. The position requires a valid Class A CDL, qualifying tractor-trailer experience and driving record, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, regular attendance, English proficiency, and the ability to work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role. Physical duties 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.
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.
- Regular, predictable, full attendance and ability to work the required schedule at the specified location.
- English language proficiency as required by federal law.
- Ability to complete the Penske employment application and undergo a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive position.
- 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 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 dock areas as directed by management.
- Couple and uncouple trailers.
- Chock trailers when spotting them for loading and unloading, and when pulling them from doors.
- Complete an average of 100–125 yard moves per day.
- 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.
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.
- Training opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
