Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Chicago Domicile at Eastern Metal Supply – Channahon, Illinois

CDL Class “A” Line Haul Driver

Eastern Metal Supply is in Chicago!! EMS is one of the largest domestic distributors of Custom and Standard Aluminum Extrusions. We are in need of an experienced CDL Class A Line Haul Driver! This is an overnight position.

• Guaranteed Weekly Pay
• $2,500.00 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! Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
• 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!

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, operate company trucks to deliver our products to customers.

Essential Duties/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, load and unload material to EMS customersOperate vehicle in compliance with all local, state, federal and company rules and in accordance with generally accepted practices of safe drivingComplete a driver's logbook and vehicle inspection report according to DOT regulationsInspect vehicle and required equipment to determine safe operating conditions prior to departureReview shipping papers for nature of load and special handling requirements if anyCheck load to determine if it's properly secured and safeBackup truck to loading platform; turn narrow corners; negotiate narrow passageways; keep truck and trailer under control particularly on wet or icy highwaysWear safety equipment when handling materialSafely load and unload cargo as requiredMaintain the truck in a clean and safe mannerKeep tarp clean, neat, folded, and secured on trailerOther duties may be assigned to meet business needs

Qualifications:

Class "A" CDL driver's licensePreferably 3 years of experience driving a 53ft tractor trailer No more than one major traffic violation within the past 5 yearsLift and carry heavy material up to 75 lbs.; climb on and off a flatbed trailer

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and has equal access to opportunities.

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