Yard Truck Driver - Class A Part Time - Penske Logistics

Penske•Batavia, IL

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a part-time Class A Yard Driver. The role pays $26.27 per hour, with overtime available for hours exceeding 40. Drivers work three days per week and are home daily. The position involves operating late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The schedule is Thursday through Saturday, with a 9:00 PM start time. Yard drivers move trailers in and out of docks as directed by management, couple and uncouple trailers, and chock trailers when they are positioned for loading or unloading and when pulling them from doors. The role is safety-sensitive and regulated by the Department of Transportation. Regular, predictable, full attendance and the ability to remain alert and work safely are essential. Penske offers driver referral bonuses of up to $5,000 per referral and describes training opportunities and career mobility across its locations.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL.
Must be domiciled in the United States 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 within the last 3 years, or 2 years within the past 5 years.
Three-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 complete a 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 at the specified location.
Ability to remain alert 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, 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 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.
Work the required schedule at the specified location and maintain regular, predictable attendance.
Operate safely and accept responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.