Spanish bilingual and Hispanic jobs since 1997. Diversity job fairs since 2006. employers     login   |   register - post a job
Hispanic Diversity Recruitment - best jobs for hispanic, latino & bilingual (spanish & portuguese) jobseekers
HOME
    Log me in!   |   Site Map   |   Help   
 Switcher/Yardman - Hazleton, Pennsylvania, United States

   
Job information
Posted by: Penske 
Hiring entity type: Transportation 
Work authorization: Not Specified for United States
Position type: Direct Hire, Full-Time 
Compensation: ******
Benefits: See below
Relocation: Not specified 
Position functions: Service/Skilled - Other
Service/Skilled - Technician
Service/Skilled - Trades
 
Travel: Unspecified 
Accept candidates: from anywhere 
Languages: English - Fluent
 
Minimum education: See below 
Minimum years experience: See below 
Resumes accepted in: English
Cover letter: No cover letter requested
Job code: 1303736 / Latpro-2493105 
Date posted: May-29-2013
State, Zip: Pennsylvania, 18201

Description

Description
 
Position Summary:  
If you are an experienced driver who is safety conscious customer focused, and possess a pleasant outgoing attitude, this is a great opportunity to continue your career with one of the nation's largest logistics companies.  Perform driving duties and special assignments as directed by the Operations Supervisor or Manager.
 
Major Responsibilities:  
Job requirements may include: 
-Performs inspection of vehicle prior to and after operation of, moves trailers in and out of dock as directed by management, couples and uncouples double trailers.
-Chocking trailers as they are spotted for loading and unloading and pulling from doors, the placement of nose supports for 28 ft trailers when spotted at dock doors
-Orderly maintaining of the yard, inspection of trailers prior to loading. 
-Support and participate with Safety Team meetings and activities
-Also may perform duties of lift driver, scanner, maintenance and other tasks assigned by management.  Will be responsible for inputting data into the yams phone.
-Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor


Requirements

Qualifications
 
-At least 23 years of age required
-CDL Class C required
-2 years of verifiable driving experience in the last 5 years required
-2 years of clean DMV/MVR record required
-High School Diploma or equivalent required
-Driving school and or safety certifications preferred
-Dealing with people skills, reliable and customer oriented, ability to work independently are required
-Ability to work in non-climate controlled environments required
-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
-The physical 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 regularly lift and /or move up to 25lbs/12kg, frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
   
Headquartered in Reading, Pa., Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to leading companies throughout the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing, international freight forwarding and carrier management. 
 
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Penske requires you to fill in their application form that will open in a different window.

Enter your email address and click 'Apply':
       Apply
  Prefer not to enter your email? 


         


Still looking? Try our sister site DiversityJobs.com for more Hazleton jobs, switcher jobs or service jobs.