Company Driver

CDL Training Guide; Channahon (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing seeks a motivated Hiker (Vehicle Transporter/Truck Driver) in Channahon, IL. This casual, on-call, part-time role delivers and returns vehicles, moves boxes up to 26', and may assist in parts delivery. Schedule is mornings (6:30 a.m. to noon), Mon-Tues and Thurs-Fri, with a $21/hr pay rate.

Requirements include 2 years of driving, a clean DMV record, and a valid Class B CDL (Class A preferred). DOT English proficiency and reliable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years of driving experience
• 2 years with a clean DMV record
• Valid Class B CDL required; Class A preferred
• Must be able to read and follow written instructions
• Ability to work independently and provide good customer service
• English proficiency required by DOT regulations
• Regular, predictable attendance is essential

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures when driving trucks to Penske locations or customer sites
• Check vehicles for mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment and report issues
• Obtain receipts or signatures and collect payment when required
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage
• Support service department by delivering parts and equipment as needed

Skills

Driving experience

Clean DMV record

English proficiency

Independent work

Customer service

Tools

CDL Class B

CDL Class A (preferred)

Job description

Location: 23334 S Frontage Rd W, Channahon, IL 60410

SHIFT: Mon-Tues and Thurs-Fri mornings- 6:30 a.m. to noon

PAY: $21/hr

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.

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
• Valid Class B CDL required. Applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of residence
• 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.

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 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

Job Category: Driver

Job Family: Drivers

Address: 23334 S Frontage Rd W

Primary Location: US-IL-Channahon

Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.

Req ID: 2612009

In addition to the job benefits mentioned above, there are several other general advantages to truck driving jobs in Channahon. Illinois offers truck drivers many opportunities since it borders the Great Lakes, which is a major freshwater waterway serving the Central US. Illinois ranks as the sixth busiest state in exports in the US, even without direct access to a seaport. Cross country routes make Illinois one of the Midwest’s most advantageous states for truck drivers to call home.