Class A CDL Driver

Waukegan Steel; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukegan Steel, LLC is a premier steel fabricator serving the Chicagoland area, Indiana and beyond. This Class A CDL Driver role delivers fabricated structural steel and misc.

metals to customers throughout the Chicagoland area and helps move and stage steel in the yard for plant operations. The driver reports to the Logistics Coordinator and works in a facility with 80,000 sq ft shop, conveyors, forklifts, overhead cranes, and welding stations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience delivering manufactured products.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulatory compliance.
• Strong interest in steel fabrication and structural & misc. metals.
• Strong verbal/written communication and customer service skills.
• Team player in fast-paced environments; multi-tasking.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Ability to secure loads from trailer/flatbed and ground.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fabricated structural steel and misc. metals to customers in the Chicagoland area.
• Move and stage steel inventory in yard for plant operations.
• Assist with receiving and unloading new steel material for production.

Skills

CDL Class A

DOT regulations

Customer service

Verbal/written communication

Team player

Education

Illinois CDL Class A permit

Job description

Class A CDL Driver

Waukegan Steel, LLC is a premier steel fabricator for building construction serving the Chicagoland area, Indiana and beyond. We have been in business since 1929 and have a historic portfolio of working on such projects as Soldier Field, the MCA, Navy Pier, Willis Tower, Lincoln Park Zoo, and bridges for both CTA and Metra.

This role will deliver fabricated structural steel and misc. metals loads to customers throughout the Chicagoland area. They will move and stage steel inventory in yard area as needed for plant operations. They will assist with receiving and unloading new steel material needed for production work. The CDL driver will report to the Logistics Coordinator.

The work environment will include the following: AISC Certified Fabricator, 80,000 sq. ft. fabrication shop, automated steel fabrication equipment, conveyors, forklifts, overhead cranes, welding stations, paint operations.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience delivering manufactured products
• Knowledge of OSHA regulatory compliance
• Strong interest in the steel fabrication industry and structural & misc. metals
• Strong verbal/written communication, customer service skills
• Team player, prefers fast paced environments, comfortable multi-tasking
• Knowledge of DOT regulations
• Ability to secure loads from trailer / flatbed and ground

Requirements to have a Class A CDL License:

• You must be at least 21 years old to drive across state lines or 18 years of age or older to drive intrastate.
• You must have a valid Illinois driver’s license.
• In order to take the CDL test, you must obtain an Illinois Commercial Learner’s Permit at least 14 days before the test.
• You must complete an Entry Level Driver Training Course from a FMCSA registered provider.
• You must be a legal United States resident with a Social Security number.
• You must pass the required skills test.