What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Driver - Apprentice - Penske Logistics position at Penske?

Job Description :

Must be a graduate of a Penske-approved CDL School (CDL 160, Ivy Tech, Truck Drivers Institute, New England Tractor Trailer Training School), or a current or former member of the US Armed Forces

Immediate Opportunities : Full-time Apprentice Class A CDL Truck Drivers

Earn $26.40 per hour with overtime after 40 hours
Local, Home Daily!

You will drive :

Late model, Penske maintained trucks

Best-in-class specs designed for comfort

What you will do :

Perform multi-stop deliveries of parts and supplies

Unload the trailer using manual pallet jacks, hand trucks, and rolling cages

Use a scanner to scan products as they are unloaded and delivered

Schedule :

Monday through Friday 7 : 30 pm to 7 : 30 am

2 consecutive days off

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 allowance

Employee discount benefit program

Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral

Safety incentive program

Premier Driver Recognition Program

Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more visit https : / / penske.jobs / benefits / .

Why Penske

Ready for a new mission with the same values? If you're a veteran with a CDL or a recent CDL school grad from a Penske-approved school, and have less than 12 months of commercial driving experience, put your new truck-driving skills to work as an Apprentice Truck Driver for Penske. As a driver apprentice, you'll learn critical skills to build your career while you work and receive all the great pay and benefits of a full-time job. Penske offers on-the-job training to hone your existing skills as a Class A licensed driver. Join a team of proud, professional truck drivers committed to delivering products safely and on time for some of the world's biggest brands. (Yes, we're more than just the yellow trucks.)

You'll work for a stable, nationwide company that is known for having the best equipment an outstanding safety record, and thrives with structure and a strong work ethic based on professionalism, respect, and teamwork. We pay every Friday, and for this driving position, you're Home Daily. Yes, daily.

Your next mission starts here. Come drive for Penske!

Qualifications :

Must be a graduate of a Penske-approved CDL School (CDL 160, Ivy Tech, Truck Drivers Institute, New England Tractor Trailer Training School), or a current or former member of the US Armed Forces

CDL Class A required

Currently hold, or ability to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card required

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

Work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, and 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, 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 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 and exit the vehicle as well as the rear cargo area.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.

Job Category : Driver

Job Family : Drivers

Address : 4000 Rock Creek Blvd Suite B

Primary Location : US-IL-Joliet

Employer : Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID : 2500677

Salary : $26

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