1100 - Indirect Plant - CDL Driver

Waukegan-Steel; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

401(k) Match

Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term 

Disability

Company Paid Basic Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

On the job training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lockport Steel Fabrication is seeking a CDL Driver to join our operations team. You will deliver fabricated steel and metal products throughout the Chicagoland area, while supporting yard operations and material handling. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and professional representation at customer sites.

The ideal candidate has a valid CDL and at least 5 years of delivery experience, with strong communication skills and a teamwork mindset. Competitive pay and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• CDL license with clean driving record.
• Minimum 5 years delivering manufactured products.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and a safety-first culture.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fabricated structural steel and miscellaneous metal products to customer locations in the Chicagoland area.
• Safely load, secure, transport, and unload steel products per DOT regulations.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and maintain driver logs.
• Move and stage steel inventory to support production and shipping.
• Assist with receiving and unloading inbound steel material deliveries.
• Coordinate with Logistics Coordinator, shop personnel, and customers for timely deliveries.
• Verify load accuracy and inspect materials before delivery.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow OSHA rules.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Material handling equipment

Job description

About Lockport Steel Fabrication

Lockport Steel Fabrication is a leading structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabricator serving customers throughout the Chicagoland region. We provide high-quality fabricated steel solutions for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Our team is committed to safety, craftsmanship, reliability, and customer service. As part of the National Material family of companies, we offer a stable work environment with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Position Summary

Lockport Steel Fabrication is seeking a safe, dependable, and customer-focused CDL Driver to join our operations team. This role is responsible for delivering fabricated structural steel and miscellaneous metal products to customers throughout the Chicagoland area. In addition to transportation duties, the driver will support plant operations by staging steel inventory, assisting with material handling, and helping receive inbound steel shipments.

The ideal candidate takes pride in maintaining a safe work environment, enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, and understands the importance of professionalism when representing the company at customer job sites.

Essential Responsibilities

• Deliver fabricated structural steel and miscellaneous metal products to customer locations throughout the Chicagoland area.
• Safely load, secure, transport, and unload steel products in accordance with DOT regulations and company procedures.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and maintain required driver logs and records.
• Move and stage steel inventory within the yard to support production and shipping operations.
• Assist with receiving and unloading incoming steel material deliveries.
• Work closely with the Logistics Coordinator, shop personnel, and customers to ensure accurate and timely deliveries.
• Verify load accuracy and inspect materials before delivery.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and transportation regulations.
• Represent Lockport Steel Fabrication professionally when interacting with customers, vendors, and jobsite personnel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid CDL license with an acceptable driving record.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience delivering manufactured products.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and promoting a safety-first culture.
• Interest in the structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabrication industry.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.
• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, or material handling equipment is a plus.

Competitive Total Rewards:

• A competitive hourly rate between $25 - $35 (Depending on Experience)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 401(k) Match
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the job training
• Career advancement opportunities

Competitive Total Rewards:

• A competitive base salary up to $90K (Depending on Experience)
• Participation in an annual incentive program
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 401(k) Match
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the job training
• Career advancement opportunities

Waukegan Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO-M/F/D/V and encourages Diverse Candidates to Apply