Truck Driver CDL A Yard Spotter

About the Role

Ryder is hiring a local Yard Driver in Chambersburg, PA. This position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career with well-maintained, safe trucks (36 months or newer) featuring 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at over 800 nationwide locations. Drivers operate yard trucks for no-touch yard moves of general freight, including 48' - 53' dry van and container trailers. Ryder provides paid training on all necessary equipment.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $28.00 per hour
• Shift Pay: $1.00 per hour
• Guaranteed weekly earnings of $1,160 or more
• Paid weekly

Schedule

• Wednesday - Saturday
• Wednesday start time: 11:30 PM
• Thursday - Saturday start time: 5:30 PM
• 40 guaranteed hours per week

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starting Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• Uniform and boot allowance provided
• 401(k) rollover available immediately; company match after 1 year
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech, and more
• Autonomy in safety decisions with job protection

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and maneuver tractor-trailers on the yard and within designated public road areas
• Comply with safety and DOT regulations, including continuous training and customer service
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and agency laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines
• Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards
• Maintain accurate records and logs, including move and yard inventory records
• Perform other assigned tasks

Requirements

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

Note: Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, and customer-specific badging or background requirements.