Truck Driver - Hiker/Vehicle Transporter/CDL - Part Time

About the role

Penske Truck Leasing seeks highly motivated and qualified applicants for the position of Hiker (Vehicle Transporter/Truck Driver). This role involves vehicle delivery and returning vehicles to Penske locations and customer sites. Primarily, the position entails moving box trucks up to 26’; for CDL Class A holders, it includes tractors and trailer movement. The role may also assist the service department in delivering parts and equipment. This is a casual/on-call part-time position located at the Penske facility at 209 Washington Avenue in Auburn, MA, ideal for licensed CDL Class B or CDL Class A drivers seeking supplemental income, with hours ranging from 0 to 25 per week based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow appropriate safety procedures while driving trucks to Penske or customer locations.
• Check vehicles to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order; report issues to the location manager.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to vehicles.
• Perform other projects and tasks as assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

• 2 years of driving experience.
• 2 years of a clean DMV motor vehicle record.
• CDL Class A license required.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Ability to work independently, strong customer service skills, organizational skills, and a positive attitude.
• English language proficiency (required by federal law, 49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2)).
• Regular, predictable attendance.
• Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule at the specified location.
• Completion of Penske employment application, background investigation (including past employment, education, and criminal history), and drug screening.

This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and is designated as safety-sensitive. A current driver qualification file must be maintained, including an annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check, a successfully completed DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History records from prior employers in the last 3 years. CDL holders will undergo a DOT Drug Screening within 30 days of start and are subject to a FMCSA Clearinghouse review. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must accept responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others.

Physical Requirements

The physical and mental demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to see and hear, with specific vision requirements including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent movement, standing, walking, and sitting.
• Frequent use of hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs/23 kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs/45 kg.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter/exit the vehicle as well as the rear cargo area.

Pay

$18–19 per hour.

About the Company

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider delivering essential and innovative transportation, logistics, and technology services. Headquartered in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success.