Truck Driver CDL A - Chicago

JOB DESCRIPTION

Eastern Metal Supply, Inc.

CDL Class "A" Truck Driver - Chicago

FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Reports To: Assistant Warehouse Manager

Department: Operations

Why Work with Eastern Metal Supply

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

Benefits include:

• Affordable and high-quality Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• 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
• Tax advantaged Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company paid Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D
• Individual STD, Accident and Critical Illness policies
• 401k Plan with company match participants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Competitive Wages
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement.
• Annual Shoe Allowance for protective footwear
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program and Work/Life Balance Services.
• $1,000 Referral Bonus Program.

All Benefits are subject to change to rules and regulations/conditions.

Purpose of PositionUnder general supervision, operate company trucks to deliver our products to customers.

Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe 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.
• Review shipping papers for nature of load and special handling requirements if any
• 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.
• Keep tarp clean, neat, folded, and secured on trailer.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Class "A" CDL driver's license
• Preferably 3 years of experience driving a 53-foot tractor trailer.
• No more than one major traffic violation within the past 5 years
• Lift and carry heavy material up to 50 lbs.; climb on and off a flatbed trailer.
• Perform basic math.
• Read a tape measure.

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 AND AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER