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

Penske; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals for a unique role as a Hiker (Vehicle Transporter/Truck Driver). This casual part-time position is ideal for licensed CDL Class B or A drivers looking for supplemental income. You'll be responsible for delivering and returning vehicles, ensuring safety protocols, and assisting with service department needs. The role offers flexible hours, with opportunities to work up to 25 hours a week. Join a dynamic team where your driving skills contribute to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. If you're ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 2 years of driving experience and a clean DMV record are required.
• CDL Class B license is mandatory, CDL Class A preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to deliver and return vehicles to various locations.
• Check vehicle safety and report any issues to the manager.
• Collect signatures and payments for delivered goods.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Follow Instructions

Independent Work

Education

CDL Class B License

CDL Class A License

Job description

Work location: 5903 Anderson Rd, Tampa, FL 33634
Work hours: (Tues-Thur 6:30 am - 3:30 pm/Sat. 7 am - 3 pm)

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. The position may also assist the service department in delivering parts and equipment.

This casual/part-time truck driving job is perfect for licensed CDL Class B or CDL Class A drivers seeking supplemental income and willing to work 0 to 25 hours a week, depending on business needs.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Follow appropriate safety procedures while driving trucks to the destination of Penske location or customer locations.
2. Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order, report to location manager if any issues are found.
3. Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
4. Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
5. Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

1. 2 years of driving experience required.
2. 2 years of a clean DMV motor vehicle record required.
3. CDL Class B license required.
4. CDL Class A license preferred.
5. Ability to read and follow written instructions is required.
6. Ability to work independently, customer service skills, organizational skills, and a positive attitude are required.
7. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
8. 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.
9. 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.