Local Truck Driver-Chicagoland-Home Nightly! Job at Omaha Track, Chicago Heights, IL

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  • Omaha Track
  • Chicago Heights, IL

Job Description

Iron Junction Logistics, a division of Omaha Track, Inc. is the innovative product and service supplier to the railroad industry-dedicated to providing excellence, quality, and value. We are committed to remaining the industry leader by focusing on continuous growth and improvement.

Class A CDL Drivers are home nightly and paid every Friday. 

Position Description

The local Driver is responsible for operating tractor-trailer combinations locally, to transport intermodal

containers between company and customer facilities, rail yards, and/or work sites in a safe and timely

manner. Driver may also be responsible for operating tractor-trailer combinations locally, to transport

loads utilizing flatbed and end dump trailers between company and customer facilities and/or work sites in

a safe and timely manner.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Operate a tractor-trailer combination safely and efficiently to transport assigned loads

• Ensure all loaded materials are safely secured prior to and throughout transport

• Inspect company vehicles/trailers and report necessary maintenance in accordance with policies

and procedures

• Check-in with the Transportation department daily for assignments and updates

• Practice proper housekeeping with clean, properly maintained vehicles, tools, and equipment

• Accurately complete and maintain a drivers log in accordance with requirements

• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements, policies, and procedures

• Report all job site incidents and injuries to Transportation Manager immediately

• Complete and maintain all required safety training and certifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Class A CDL required (must have air brake endorsement and no manual transmission restrictions)

• Motor vehicle record must not have any major driving offenses within the last three (3) years

• At least 2 years of driving experience required; intermodal, flatbed and end-dump experience

preferred

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read and write

• Demonstrated strong mechanical and intermediate mathematical skills

Work Requirements

• Dependable and consistent attendance/punctuality

• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment and drive a DOT regulated vehicle

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card, required for DOT regulated vehicle operation

• Ability and willingness to fly commercial airlines for business related travel

• Ability to effectively use an iPhone, iPad and mobile printer

• Understand and accurately interpret/follow laws, rules, regulations, and other railroad/Iron Junction

guidelines

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with a diverse group

• Ability to transverse and work on uneven surfaces in an outdoor environment submit to all elements/

conditions

• Ability to change easily from one task to another (varying in nature) and deal with competing

demands

• Ability to meet all functional requirements including, but not limited to: lifting/carrying (up to 100lbs),

sitting, kneeling, climbing, standing, walking, bending, squatting, pulling, finger dexterity, and

reaching above/below shoulders

• Personal protective equipment must be used/worn as required

• Must be available to work 1 weekend a month at the discretion of the transportation manager

Comprehensive Benefits offered:
  • Paid time off
  • Affordable Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Healthcare spending reimbursement account- HSA
  • Quarterly Bonus Incentive Opportunity
  • Company Paid Short-term disability, Long-term disability, and Life Insurance
  • 401K with Match
  • Annual Company clothing store allowance
  • Parental leave
  • Company match on charitable donations

We look forward to receiving your application!

Omaha Track, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Local area, Immediate start, Outdoor, Night shift, Weekend work,

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