
Yard Truck Driver - Class A - Penske Logistics
CDL Training Guide, Houston, TX, United States
Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Class A Yard Drivers
Earn $23 per hour
Overtime after 40 hours
Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral
What you will do:
Moving trailers in and out of dock as directed by leadership.
Couple and uncouple trailers.
Chocking trailers as they are spotted for loading and unloading and pulling from doors.
Support and manage yard flow as needed.
Maintain a high level of customer service while driving safety initiatives. Clear understanding of Penske's safety culture.
Schedule:
Monday through Friday
2:15 PM start time
Equipment Used:
Late model, Penske Truck Leasing Day Cabs and Yard Tractors
53' dry van trailers
Stand Up Clamp Truck
Electric and manual pallet jacks
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
Paid vacation and holidays day 1
Generous retirement benefits
Excellent health care coverage - medical, dental, and vision
Short and long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance
Company-provided uniforms and safety footwear
Employee discount benefit program
Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral
Safety incentive program
Premier Driver Recognition Program
Qualifications:
Valid Class A CDL required. Applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of residence.
Currently hold, or ability to obtain, a non-exempt interstate DOT medical card required.
1 year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years required, or 2 years of documented tractor-trailer experience in the past 5 years.
3 years DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
Follow all federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
In order to be compliant with federal law (49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2)), this role requires English language proficiency.
Work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.
This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.
Physical Requirements:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The associate must be able to see and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.
The associate must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter/exit the vehicle as well as the rear cargo area.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Earn $23 per hour
Overtime after 40 hours
Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral
What you will do:
Moving trailers in and out of dock as directed by leadership.
Couple and uncouple trailers.
Chocking trailers as they are spotted for loading and unloading and pulling from doors.
Support and manage yard flow as needed.
Maintain a high level of customer service while driving safety initiatives. Clear understanding of Penske's safety culture.
Schedule:
Monday through Friday
2:15 PM start time
Equipment Used:
Late model, Penske Truck Leasing Day Cabs and Yard Tractors
53' dry van trailers
Stand Up Clamp Truck
Electric and manual pallet jacks
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
Paid vacation and holidays day 1
Generous retirement benefits
Excellent health care coverage - medical, dental, and vision
Short and long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance
Company-provided uniforms and safety footwear
Employee discount benefit program
Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral
Safety incentive program
Premier Driver Recognition Program
Qualifications:
Valid Class A CDL required. Applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of residence.
Currently hold, or ability to obtain, a non-exempt interstate DOT medical card required.
1 year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years required, or 2 years of documented tractor-trailer experience in the past 5 years.
3 years DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
Follow all federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
In order to be compliant with federal law (49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2)), this role requires English language proficiency.
Work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.
This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.
Physical Requirements:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The associate must be able to see and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.
The associate must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter/exit the vehicle as well as the rear cargo area.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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