Hiker - Part-Time Truck Driver - Short Distances

Penske Truck Rental; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious transportation company is seeking a Hiker (Vehicle Transporter/Truck Driver) in Ottawa. This part-time role involves delivering vehicles, following safety protocols, and ensuring vehicle safety. Applicants must hold a CDL Class B license, have two years of driving experience, and possess excellent customer service skills. The position offers flexible hours, tailored to business needs.

Qualifications

• 2 years of driving experience required.
• 2 years of clean DMV motor vehicle record required.
• Ability to work independently and maintain a positive attitude is required.
• Regular, predictable attendance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures while driving trucks.
• Check vehicles for mechanical and safety issues.
• Collect payments for services when required.
• Report any vehicle defects or accidents.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Ability to follow written instructions

Education

CDL Class B license

CDL Class A license

Job description

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.

Location: 2323 Stevenage Dr, Ottawa, ON

Schedule: 3 days a week 8 hour shift (days may vary)

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

Qualifications

• 2 years of driving experience required
• 2 years of a clean DMV motor vehicle record required
• CDL Class B license required
• 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.

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.

Penske is committed to the principle of equity in employment - As part of this commitment, Penske endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, to applicants with disabilities in order to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Sarah Karan, Recruiter at [phone] or [e-mail] to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

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 to learn more.

Penske is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Job Category: Driver

Job Family: Drivers

Address: 2323 Stevenage Dr

Primary Location: CA-ON-Ottawa

Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Canada Inc.

Req ID: 2510565