Class B City Driver

Dohrn•Northlake, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Dohrn Transfer is seeking a full-time Class B Driver at its Northlake Terminal. The driver operates a straight truck between customer locations to deliver and pick up general freight. Drivers are home daily and work Monday through Friday on the day shift. Starting pay is $28.06 per hour, increasing to $31.09 per hour after the first year. Eligible full-time drivers may receive a quarterly safety incentive of $250, up to $1,000 annually. The role involves safely operating a commercial vehicle, handling freight, maintaining required records, and following company policies and applicable transportation regulations.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Have at least one year of verifiable Class B equipment experience.
Pass a road test administered by a Dohrn Transfer Driver Trainer.
Possess or obtain within the required time period, and maintain, Hazardous Material and Tanker endorsements on a valid driver's license issued by the driver's state of residence.
Possess only one valid driver's license (CDL) issued by the driver's state of residence; provide information on licenses held during the previous 36 months and, if recently transferred from another state, provide the former license or information for verification.
Have no DUI/OWI or reckless-driving citation or conviction within the previous five years.
Maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Pass a Department of Transportation physical examination and functional screen.
Consent to a pre-employment drug screen and receive a negative result.
Have a negative controlled-substances and alcohol result from prior employers for the past three-year period, with no prior evidence of controlled-substance use.
Have no refusal to submit to an alcohol or controlled-substance test within the past three years, including pre-employment testing.
Consent to a 10-year work-history check; list and explain employment gaps of 30 days or more and provide documentation if requested.
Be able to read and write English and perform simple mathematical calculations.
Meet the physical requirements, including lifting and carrying freight weighing up to 100 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 60 pounds of horizontal force.

Responsibilities

Safely drive a commercial vehicle while picking up and delivering general freight.
Load and unload the truck individually or with dockworker assistance, using mechanical freight-handling equipment when available and appropriate.
Frequently lift, pull, push, and carry freight.
Secure freight using straps or other methods as required.
Inspect the vehicle for defects and safe operating conditions as required by law and company policy.
Comply with federal requirements for transporting hazardous materials.
Operate a straight truck in varying conditions in accordance with federal regulations and hours-of-service limits.
Maintain driver logs and other records required by state and federal regulations.
Perform duties according to company policies and procedures and comply with federal, state, and local regulations for safe commercial vehicle operation.