Position Summary:
Penske Truck Leasing seeks highly motivated and qualified applicants to fill the
unique position of Hiker (Vehicle Transporter/Truck Driver). This position is
responsible for vehicle delivery and returning vehicles to Penske locations and
Penske customers. Primarily, this position moves our box trucks up to 26’ and
for CDL Class A will include tractors and trailer movement. Position may also
provide assistance to the service department to deliver parts and equipment.
This is a casual/on-call part-time truck driving job that is perfect for
licensed CDL Class B or CDL Class A drivers seeking supplemental income and
looking to work anywhere from 0 to 25 hours a week based on business needs.
Major Responsibilities:
• Follow appropriate safety procedures while driving trucks to destination of
Penske location or customer locations
• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is
in good working order, report to location manager if any issues are found
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for
services when required
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the
vehicles
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
Schedule: Tuesday to Friday, 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications:
• 2 years of driving experience required
• 2 years of a clean DMV motor vehicle record required
• Valid Class B CDL required. Applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and
licensed in their state of residence
• CDL Class A license preferred
• Ability to read and follow written instructions is required.
• Ability to work independently, customer service skills, organizational skills,
and a positive attitude are required
• In order to be compliant with federal law (49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2)), this role
requires English language proficiency
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• As this position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles, it is
regulated by the DOT and requires a current driver qualification file to be
maintained as required by the role. The driver qualification file includes: an
annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check, a successfully completed DOT Physical,
and Safety Performance History records request from prior employers in the last
3 years. Additionally, CDL holders will have a DOT Drug Screening within 30 days
of start and subject to a FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, 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 are required.
This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as
safety sensitive by the company, and 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.
Salary: Class A: $23.00 per hour plus shift differential; Class B: $22.00 per
hour plus shift differential
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions
Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation
provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and
technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters
in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to
excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske
[https://www.gopenske.com/] to learn more.