Truck Driver 4

International Paper•Itasca, IL

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Truck Driver safely operates an assigned vehicle on designated routes to collect recyclable materials from commercial customers, following company policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (DOT) regulations. The role is full-time, hourly, and scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 1225 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Itasca, Illinois. The listed pay rate is $34.29 per hour. The driver performs daily pre- and post-trip inspections, reports safety concerns, attends daily safety meetings, obtains daily schedules and bills of lading, and maintains communication with dispatch. The role requires timely and professional customer service, accurate completion of route and vehicle reports, and maintaining a safe and clean work environment. Drivers may need to accommodate route changes, work overtime, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL.
Ability to operate a manual transmission.
Must be at least 21 years old.
At least one year of verifiable Class A driving experience.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
English proficiency sufficient to converse with the general public, read signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports and records.
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
Current DOT Medical card.
Air Brakes Endorsement.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and a criminal background check.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Good time-management skills.
Reliability and ability to work as part of a team.
Flexibility to work overtime and adapt to changes as needed.
Comfort with backing, maneuvering, and parking a tractor trailer.
Familiarity with cargo loading procedures to ensure proper distribution, location, and security.
Ability to drive in varied environmental conditions, including rain, wind, snow, freezing temperatures, and hot weather.
Expected to demonstrate safety, attendance, and quality of work.
Ability to operate or monitor 48-foot and 53-foot semi-rigs, box van/bobtail trailers, a Truck Trailer Forklift Unit (TTFU), and bale trucks.

Responsibilities

Safely operate an assigned vehicle on a designated route to collect recyclable materials from commercial customers in compliance with company policies, applicable laws, and FMCSA (DOT) regulations.
Complete daily pre- and post-trip inspections and report safety concerns.
Attend daily safety toolbox meetings.
Obtain the daily work schedule and bills of lading.
Interact courteously with customers and dispatch to ensure routes are serviced promptly and professionally.
Maintain communication with dispatch throughout the day and accommodate route changes as needed.
Complete pickup, delivery, and vehicle condition reports accurately and on time.
Demonstrate a commitment to safety, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment according to plant housekeeping standards, including cleaning and removing trash from the truck cab.
Perform other duties as assigned.