CDL Bulk Driver (Overnight Shift)

Ozinga Bros, Inc.•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Bulk Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of cement and related products in rural and urban environments and in all weather conditions. The role supports the Ready-Mix concrete industry by delivering materials in a timely manner while prioritizing the safety of everyone using the highway and roadway system, as well as the driver's own safety. The position staffs an overnight shift from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. and pays $40.30–$50.38 per hour. The driver operates company-owned or leased trucks, performs vehicle and trailer inspections, communicates with dispatch and other personnel, and ensures vehicles are maintained and defects are reported. Duties also include positioning trucks for loading and unloading, verifying delivery documents, obtaining receipts or signatures, and collecting payment when required. The driver must comply with applicable safety rules and regulations and interact professionally with customers, coworkers, the public, and officials. The role requires regular attendance and physical presence. Work takes place in a fast-paced environment and involves driving for extended periods, exposure to vehicles, heavy equipment, chemicals, weather, fumes, airborne particles, variable lighting, and distracting or uncomfortable noise. Physical tasks include moving around uneven or unpaved job sites, handling product hoses and equipment controls, and lifting or carrying loads. Long and flexible hours may be necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Class A Driver’s License with a safe driving record.
Valid medical card obtained through a company physical exam.
Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make required entries on reports and records.
Minimum 2 years of driving experience.
Ability to work through stressful situations while maintaining professionalism and composure.
Ability to work long and flexible hours as necessary.
Ability to move around job sites with uneven and unpaved ground while unloading cement from a tanker.
Ability to frequently bend to attach and detach product hoses from the tractor and silos.
Ability to operate buttons, levers, and other controls on various equipment.
Ability to maneuver around plants, yards, and jobsites.
Ability to lift or carry up to 55 pounds frequently and lift up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

Drive company-owned or leased trucks professionally to transport and deliver products or other materials.
Check vehicles to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Use truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones to exchange information with dispatch, supervisors, or other drivers.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles and trailers.
Report on-duty accidents and on-duty or off-duty violations, suspensions, disqualifications, or revocations.
Drive to weigh stations when appropriate to document weights and comply with state regulations.
Maintain and protect vehicles and report defects.
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from the loading crew.
Check load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
Comply with OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, and company safety rules and regulations.
Maintain a courteous, professional, safe, and positive attitude when interacting with customers, coworkers, the public, and state, county, and city officers.
Maintain regular attendance and physical presence at work.
Perform additional duties as needed to meet business needs.