Yard Truck Driver - Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Lacey, WA

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A Yard Truck Driver. The role involves moving trailers around the yard and to and from dock doors, coupling and uncoupling trailers, and chocking trailers as they are positioned for loading and unloading. Drivers make approximately 90 to 120 trailer moves per day and are home daily. The position uses a yard truck and late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The schedule is Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday, with various start times available. The listed pay is $32.25 per hour, with average annual earnings of $74,000. The role requires a valid Class A CDL, qualifying tractor-trailer driving experience, a qualifying driving record, and a current or obtainable non-excepted interstate DOT medical card. Drivers must meet attendance and safety requirements, comply with applicable laws and regulations, and be proficient in English. Employment is contingent on completing the application process and required background investigation and drug screening. The job involves frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, use of hands and arms, and safely entering and exiting the vehicle and rear cargo area. Drivers must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally, and meet the stated vision and hearing demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

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 for compliance with federal law.
Ability to complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Ability to work the required schedule and at the specified location.
Ability to maintain a constant state of alertness and work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role.
Ability to see and hear, with close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit; frequently 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.
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 as they are positioned for loading and unloading and when pulling them from doors.
Make approximately 90 to 120 trailer moves per day.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, rules, standards, and guidelines.
Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule at the specified location.
Operate safely and remain alert, taking responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.