Truck Driver – Hiker/Vehicle Transporter/CDL – Part Time Position Available In Lafayette, Louisiana

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Penske Truck Leasing seeks highly motivatedand qualified applicants to fill the unique position of Hiker(Vehicle Transporter/Truck Driver). This position is responsiblefor vehicle delivery and returning vehicles to Penske locations andPenske customers. Primarily, this position moves our box trucks upto 26′ and for CDL Class A will include tractors and trailermovement. Position may also provide assistance to the servicedepartment to deliver parts and equipment. This is a casual/on-callpart-time truck driving job that is perfect for licensed CDL ClassB or CDL Class A drivers seeking supplemental income and looking towork anywhere from 0 to 25 hours a week based on business needs.

Shift:

Monday – Friday 8am – 12pm. (Flexible with potential formore hours.)

Major Responsibilities:

• Follow appropriate safetyprocedures while driving trucks to destination of Penske locationor customer locations
• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical,safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order, report tolocation manager if any issues are found
• Obtain receipts orsignatures for delivered goods and collect payment for serviceswhen required
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, trafficviolations, or damage to the vehicles
• Other projects and tasks asassigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• 2 years of drivingexperience required
• 2 years of a clean DMV motor vehicle recordrequired
• CDL Class B license required
• CDL Class A licensepreferred
• Ability to read and follow written instructions isrequired.
• Ability to work independently, customer service skills,organizational skills, and a positive attitude are required
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function ofthe job
• As this position requires driving Penske and customervehicles, it is regulated by the DOT and requires a current driverqualification file to be maintained as required by the role.

Thedriver qualification file includes:

an annual motor vehicle records(MVR) check, a successfully completed DOT Physical, and SafetyPerformance History records request from prior employers in thelast 3 years. Additionally, CDL holders will have a DOT DrugScreening within 30 days of start and subject to a FMCSAClearinghouse review.

• Willingness to travel as necessary, workthe required schedule, work at the specific location required,complete Penske employment application, submit to a backgroundinvestigation (to include past employment, education, and criminalhistory) and drug screening are required.

This position isregulated by the Department of Transportation or designated assafety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in aconstant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required.

Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for theirown safety, as well as the safety of others.

Physical Requirements:

-The physical and mental demands described here are representativeof those that must be met by an associate to successfully performthe essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. -The associate must be able to see and hear.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include closevision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception andthe ability to adjust focus. -While performing the duties of thisjob, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand,walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands totouch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. Theassociate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.-The associate must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle andsafely and frequently enter/exit the vehicle as well as the rearcargo area. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About PenskeTruck Leasing/Transportation Solutions Penske TruckLeasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportationprovider that delivers essential and innovative transportation,logistics and technology services to help companies and people moveforward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and itsassociates are driven by a dedication to excellence and acommitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.

JobCategory:

Driver Job Family:

Drivers Address:

2744

NE EvangelineThrwy Primary Location:

US-LA-Lafayette Employer:

Penske TruckLeasing Co., L.P.

Req ID:

2503777 Date posted: 04/10/2025