CDL-A City Truck Driver — $31.26–$36.18/hr

Our company in Effingham, IL is looking for a city truck driver to move freight between service centers and customers, including some sales support along the way.

Pay

• Starting at $31.26 per hour, with a range up to $36.18 per hour

• If you're given linehaul work, mileage pay runs from $0.7162 to $0.8290 per mile, plus set payments for certain linehaul tasks (figured as a fraction of your hourly rate rather than time spent)

• Actual pay depends on things like experience, tenure, schedule and location

What you'll do

• Drive tractor-trailer combinations, including doubles, triples where applicable, or straight trucks

• Run pre-trip and safety checks on your equipment each day

• Connect and disconnect trailers and converter dollies

• Load and secure freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, straps, rope and pallets

• Fix or repackage damaged freight as needed

• Keep required paperwork and reports up to date, including hazmat documentation

• Collect payment for freight charges when required

• Stay in touch with dispatch about delays, arrivals or equipment issues

• Talk with customers about pickup and delivery needs, and flag new business opportunities for the sales team

• Chain tires when conditions call for it

• Fill in on road driver or dock duties if operationally needed

Requirements

• Class A CDL with double/triple, hazmat and tank endorsements (automatic transmission restriction is fine); the hazmat endorsement must be obtained within 120 days of your offer, and you can't drive without it after that

• One year of driving experience in the last three years, or completion of the our company Driver Development Course

• Clean enough driving record to meet company hiring standards

• Must satisfy DOT qualification requirements under FMCSA Section 391

• If driving long combination vehicles (triples, Rocky Mountain Doubles, Turnpike Doubles) in AZ, CO, FL, ID, IN, KS, MT, ND, NV, OH, OK, OR, SD or UT, you'll need to meet the LCV certification standards for those states

• Comfortable with basic math and clear written/verbal communication

• Able to lift and carry freight up to 100 pounds multiple times a week, and handle sitting, bending, twisting, squatting and climbing in and out of the truck

• Willing to follow instructions, complete training, and work solo or as part of a team

Working conditions

• Driving happens in all kinds of weather and road conditions

• Expect noise, vibration, dust and diesel exhaust on the job

• You'll be around hazardous materials packaged and shipped under DOT rules

• Shift hours can shift based on operational needs

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid sick and personal time, plus vacation and holidays for full-time employees

• Bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance

• Paid parental and bereavement leave

• Employee assistance program and employee discounts

Our company is an equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.