Yard Truck Driver - Class A - Penske Logistics
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 they are spotted for loading and unloading or pulled from doors. The role uses late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras and is based on a Monday-through-Friday schedule with a 5:00 a.m. start time. Drivers are home daily and earn $25.50 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours. The position requires safe, attentive operation in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines. Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function. The role requires a valid Class A CDL, a qualifying DOT medical card, and documented tractor-trailer experience. Applicants must complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation and drug screening. The physical demands include frequent movement, standing, walking, and sitting; frequent use of hands and arms; lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally; and safely entering and exiting the vehicle and rear cargo area. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL.
- Must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in the 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.
- A 3-year DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
- English language proficiency as required by federal law for this role.
- Ability to work the required schedule and 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 maintain a constant state of 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, stand, walk, and sit; use hands to touch, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds; and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
- Must be legally able to operate a motor vehicle.
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.
- Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
- Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work safely while accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays starting day one.
- Generous 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.
- Pay every Friday.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
