CDL Driver - Seneca - GRAINCO FS - Seneca, IL

Phase2 Technology; Seneca (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Pension plan

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Phase2 Technology is seeking a CDL Driver to operate trucks for agronomy and energy product delivery in Seneca, IL. The role requires 2+ years of related experience, a valid CDL with endorsements, and the ability to pass safety inspections and DOT procedures.

You will maintain logs, load and unload goods, and ensure on-time deliveries while providing professional customer service. The position offers hourly pay with comprehensive benefits and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of related work experience operating tractor-trailer or tender equipment.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a CDL with required endorsements and a valid medical card.
• Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain other applicable certifications, licenses, and permits.

Responsibilities

• Operate CDL vehicles (single, tandem, or multi-axle) per safety standards.
• Perform and record pre-trip safety inspections and maintain a clean vehicle.
• Load/unload containers safely and ensure proper weight distribution per DOT.
• Deliver and pickup on schedule, ensuring timely invoicing and customer service.
• Complete daily paperwork, logs, and cargo records.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

CDL Driver – Division: Agronomy-Seneca

REPORTS TO: Chad Shute   STATUS: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay range: $19–$21 per hour

Purpose and Summary

Operates a single, tandem, or multi-axle configuration truck for delivery and/or pick-up of agronomy and/or energy products following specified time schedules to/from company locations or customer locations to achieve profitable business growth.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates all assigned vehicles (single, tandem, or multi-axle configurations), forklifts, etc., in accordance with established safety standards and proper vehicle operation techniques.
• Performs and records daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s) and associated equipment by conducting pre-trip inspections (fuel and oil levels, tires, lights, brakes). Follows the preventative maintenance program and maintains a clean truck to present a professional appearance.
• Loads and unloads containers, pallets, or materials and products safely on trucks, trailers, or railcars by hand or by forklift. Ensures loads are evenly balanced and distributed from front to back and side to side; checks axle weights and loads in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Ensures that all deliveries and pickups are made according to time schedules and conducts duties in a manner that promotes superior customer service and professionalism.
• Ensures that all associated documentation (bill of lading, delivery slips, invoices) is completed accurately and returned to the branch at the end of the day to ensure timely receiving and payment of invoices.
• Completes necessary paperwork, including accurate logbooks and cargo records, on a daily basis.

Other Job Functions

• Maintains company equipment according to company standards, adheres to the Uniform Policy, and maintains a professional image.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Normally requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and 2+ years of related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of and ability to safely operate tractor-trailer or tender truck equipment and to meet company and DOT standards.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a CDL with required endorsements and any other applicable certification, license or permit, a valid medical card, and satisfactory driving record as applicable.
• Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain other applicable certifications, licenses, and permits.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme weather conditions, noisy conditions, dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures; may be required to work at varying heights; lift 51–70 lbs.

We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with supplemental plans such as accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays. Our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, and our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports well-being. Benefits eligibility may vary by position.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. As a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, the receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle record, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.