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Truck Driver CDL A Yard Spotter

Ryder•Kalamazoo, MI
•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Yard Driver in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The role primarily involves safely handling and maneuvering tractor trailers in the yard and within an area on public roads. The route includes yard moves and offsite fueling; the freight is no-touch yard moves. The tractor type is a yard truck, and the trailer type is a 53-foot reefer. Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the job. Drivers are paid weekly at $25.00 per hour and work 42 or more hours per week. Paid training is provided. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, with a Wednesday start time of 12 p.m. and a Thursday-through-Saturday start time of 6 a.m. Ryder describes its trucks as well-maintained and safe, 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The position requires compliance with safety and DOT regulations, ongoing training, and customer service.

Requirements

  • Be at least 21 years of age.
  • Pass a Ryder drug test.
  • Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
  • Pass a DOT physical.
  • Pass a Ryder road test.
  • Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
  • Have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months within the past 3 years, or 2 years within the last 5 years, or 5 years within the last 10 years.
  • Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
  • Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Safely handle and maneuver tractor trailers on the yard and within an area on public roads.
  • Comply with applicable safety and DOT regulations.
  • Participate in continuous training and provide customer service.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
  • Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
  • Maintain accurate records and logs.
  • Maintain accurate move and yard inventory records.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
  • Paid time off accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
  • Boot allowance.
  • 401(k) rollover available and company match after 1 year.
  • 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure.
  • Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
  • Weekly pay.
  • Paid training.
  • 24/7 roadside maintenance.

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