Yard Truck Driver - Penske Logistics

Penske•Cheraw, SC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A Yard Truck Driver. The driver moves trailers in and out of dock areas as directed by management, couples and uncouples trailers, and chocks trailers for loading and unloading. The role uses late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. It is a local position with daily home time, a five-day work week, and a PM start time. Pay is $26.27 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours. The driver represents Penske and its clients while providing safe, timely service. The position is subject to Department of Transportation regulation or is designated safety-sensitive, requiring alertness and safe conduct. Regular, predictable full attendance and compliance with applicable laws and regulations are essential. The driver must be able to work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete an employment application, and undergo background and drug screening. Penske describes itself as a stable, nationwide company with training opportunities and career mobility. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package, and associates are paid every Friday.

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 two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
English language proficiency as required under 49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2).
Ability to work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete the Penske employment application, and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
Ability to maintain alertness and work 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 and to 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 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 they are spotted for loading and unloading, and pull trailers from doors.
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.
Work in a constant state of alertness and perform duties safely, accepting responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
Safely operate a motor vehicle and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.