CDL Class “A” Truck Driver - Chicago
About The Position
Eastern Metal Supply, Inc. CDL Class "A" Truck Driver - Chicago FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt Reports To: Assistant Warehouse Manager Department: Operations Why Work with Eastern Metal Supply EMS is one of the largest domestic distributors of Custom and Standard Aluminum Extrusions. We are expanding and in need of an experienced CDL Class A Line Haul Driver! This is an overnight position. Benefits include: Affordable and high-quality Health, Dental and Vision Insurance. Guaranteed Weekly Pay $2,500.00 Sign on Bonus! Newer Fleet No Tarping Home Every Day Shuttle, Drop & Hook, No Touch Pick and Delivery Overnight Shift – Start Time 6:00 pm 4-day work week! Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 7 Paid Holidays and Vacation accrued from day 1 Tax advantaged Flexible Spending Accounts. Company paid Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D Individual STD, Accident and Critical Illness policies 401k Plan with company match participants must be at least 18 years of age. Competitive Wages Educational Tuition Reimbursement. Annual Shoe Allowance for protective footwear Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program and Work/Life Balance Services. $1,000 Referral Bonus Program. All Benefits are subject to change to rules and regulations/conditions. Purpose of Position Under general supervision, operate company trucks to deliver our products to customers.
Requirements
- Class "A" CDL driver's license
- Preferably 3 years of experience driving a 53-foot tractor trailer.
- No more than one major traffic violation within the past 5 years
- Lift and carry heavy material up to 50 lbs.; climb on and off a flatbed trailer.
- Perform basic math.
- Read a tape measure.
Responsibilities
- Operate company trucks on public roads to transport EMS material
- Operate vehicle in compliance with all local, state, federal and company rules and in accordance with generally accepted practices of safe driving.
- Complete a driver's logbook and vehicle inspection report according to DOT regulations.
- Inspect vehicle and required equipment to determine safe operating conditions prior to departure.
- Review shipping papers for nature of load and special handling requirements if any
- Check load to determine if it's properly secured and safe.
- Backup truck to loading platform; turn narrow corners; negotiate narrow passageways; keep truck and trailer under control particularly on wet or icy highways.
- Wear safety equipment when handling material
- Safely load and unload cargo as required.
- Maintain the truck in a clean and safe manner.
- Keep tarp clean, neat, folded, and secured on trailer.
- Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Benefits
- Affordable and high-quality Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
- Guaranteed Weekly Pay $2,500.00
- Sign on Bonus!
- Newer Fleet
- No Tarping
- Home Every Day
- Shuttle, Drop & Hook, No Touch Pick and Delivery
- Overnight Shift – Start Time 6:00 pm
- 4-day work week! Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
- 7 Paid Holidays and Vacation accrued from day 1
- Tax advantaged Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Company paid Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D
- Individual STD, Accident and Critical Illness policies
- 401k Plan with company match participants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Competitive Wages
- Educational Tuition Reimbursement.
- Annual Shoe Allowance for protective footwear
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program and Work/Life Balance Services.
- $1,000 Referral Bonus Program.
- All Benefits are subject to change to rules and regulations/conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
