CDL Class “A” Line Haul Driver
Eastern Metal Supply is coming to Chicago!! EMS is one of the largest domestic distributors of Custom and Standard Aluminum Extrusions. We are expanding and are in need of an experienced CDL Class A Line Haul Driver! This is an overnight position.
· Guaranteed Weekly Pay
· $5,000.00 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! Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs
· 7 Paid Holidays and Vacation accrued from day 1
· Affordable Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
· Company paid Life, LTD and AD&D Insurance, along with other voluntary benefits such as FSA, STD, Accident and Critical Illness Plans
· 401k with company match
· Annual Shoe Allowance for protective footwear
· Uniforms will be provided
· Paid Training
· Safety 1st Culture!
Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title:
- 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
- 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
- Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs
Qualifications:
- Class "A" CDL driver's license
- Preferably 3 years of experience driving a 53ft tractor trailer
- No more than one major traffic violation within the past 5 years
We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and has equal access to opportunities.
WE ARE A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Supplemental pay types:
Trucking home time:
Experience:
- 53ft Tractor Trailor: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Joliet, IL 60432 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Joliet, IL 60432: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person