Truck Driver CDL A

Springfield Plastics Inc•Auburn, IL

41m•Onsite

About The Position

As a CDL Class A Truck Driver at Springfield Plastics, you will deliver and unload plastic drainage pipe and fittings to contractors, farmers, and wholesale distributors primarily throughout the mid-west to fulfill their drainage needs. Our CDL Class A Truck Drivers are home most nights, averaging about 1 overnight trip per week. Drivers are paid by the mile, with a starting mileage rate of $0.40/mile. Drop fees are also paid: $13 for the first drop and $10 for each additional drop. Additionally, drivers are compensated hourly for time spent at drop sites, during breakdowns, traffic jams, or truck cleaning, with a starting hourly rate of $18/hour. Mileage rates are reviewed at 60 days, 6 months, and 12 months, then annually. Springfield Plastics, Inc. ensures no layoffs during slow seasons by offering on-site work to truck drivers, guaranteeing a full week's pay.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Valid Class A CDL Required
Current Medical Examiners Certification
1 year tractor/trailer driving experience required
Knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
No recent moving or driving violations
Basic mechanical skills
Comfortable with use of EDLs
Ability to lift 75 pounds above the head
Ability to stand, climb, squat, bend, crouch, push, pull and reach repeatedly for up to 12 hours per day
Amazing people skills!

Nice To Haves

Owner-operator

Responsibilities

Deliver and unload plastic drainage pipe and fittings to contractors, farmers, and wholesale distributors.
Operate a tractor-trailer primarily throughout the mid-west.
Handle unexpected situations such as traffic and weather conditions.
Perform basic mechanical checks and repairs on the truck.
Utilize Electronic Driver Logs (EDLs).
Lift 75 pounds above the head.
Stand, climb, squat, bend, crouch, push, pull, and reach repeatedly for up to 12 hours per day.