Support CDL A Driver- Bloomington, IL

Spee-Dee Delivery Service•Normal, IL

1d•$24 - $31

About The Position

Spee Dee Delivery is hiring a full-time Support CDL A Driver in Bloomington, Illinois. The driver fills in on open, vacant, or temporarily unassigned routes to support daily delivery operations, with route assignments and schedules varying according to business needs. The position involves assisting with morning freight sorting and truck loading, delivering and picking up freight, and maintaining safety, service, and delivery standards. Travel may be required. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 7:00 a.m. and continuing until route completion. Drivers may need to cover variable shifts based on business needs. An additional 10–15 hours of overtime per week is expected; weekend overtime is voluntary as needed. Overtime is paid at time and a half after 40 hours per week. Starting pay is $24.00–$30.75 per hour, based on experience, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus offered for CDL Class A drivers. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid CDL Class A license or successfully complete the company-paid CDL training program. They must be able to operate a manual transmission and possess or be able to obtain a doubles/triples endorsement. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. The role requires passing a DOT physical and being able to lift up to 75 pounds, with a full range of motion for tasks such as grasping, standing, squatting, climbing stairs, and walking. Drivers may handle freight including hazardous materials, perishable food, alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. Spee Dee Delivery is a family-owned and operated company founded in 1978, with more than 1,800 employees and operations across the Midwest. Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance, paid time off, an employee assistance program, a 401(k) plan, quarterly bonuses, and more.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Hold a valid CDL Class A driver's license or successfully complete the company-paid CDL training program.
Be able to operate a manual transmission.
Possess or have the ability to obtain a doubles/triples endorsement.
Have good customer service and organizational skills.
Be able to pass a DOT physical.
Be able to lift up to 75 pounds and perform tasks requiring a full range of motion, including grasping, standing, squatting, stair climbing, and walking.
Be able to work with freight that may include hazardous materials, perishable food, alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals.
Pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Cover open, vacant, or temporarily unassigned routes based on business needs.
Assist drivers with morning duties, including sorting freight and loading trucks.
Deliver and pick up freight from customers and shippers in a timely manner.
Inspect vehicles and report mechanical problems.
Collect payments as needed.
Verify pickup contents against shipping papers.
Notify management of problems or discrepancies.
Maintain a professional personal appearance and keep the vehicle clean.
Participate in weekly meetings and communicate goals and assignments.
Travel as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.