Truck Driver - Hiker/Vehicle Transporter - Part Time

About This Role

This part-time truck driving job is for a Hiker (Vehicle Transporter/Truck Driver) responsible for delivering and returning vehicles to Penske locations and customers. The position primarily involves moving box trucks up to 26 feet, and for CDL Class A holders, it includes tractor and trailer movement. It also provides assistance to the service department by delivering parts and equipment.

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

Requirements

• 2 years of driving experience
• 2 years of a clean DMV motor vehicle record
• Valid Class B CDL required
• Applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of residence
• Ability to read and follow written instructions
• Ability to work independently, customer service skills, organizational skills, and a positive attitude
• English language proficiency (compliant with federal law 49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2))
• Regular, predictable, full attendance
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
• Ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others
• Willingness to travel as necessary
• Willingness to work the required schedule
• Willingness to complete Penske employment application
• Willingness to submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening

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.

Nice to have:

• CDL Class A license

Important Details

• Schedule: Flexible, must be prepared to work evenings and weekends as necessary
• Employment type: Casual/on-call part-time, 0 to 25 hours a week based on business needs