Class B City Driver - $28.06/hr

Dohrn; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 80,404,000 - 89,544,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Vision/Dental insurance

401k matching

Life insurance

Short/Long term disability

Quarterly safety incentive bonus

Job summary

Dohrn Transfer Company, a leading Midwest LTL carrier, is seeking a Full Time Class B Driver at our Melrose Park terminal. Drive a straight truck delivering and picking up freight, with home daily schedule and a pay rate starting at $28.06/hour, increasing to $31.09/hour after year one.

Hours are Monday–Friday, dayshift. Benefits include Health/Vision/Dental, 401k matching, life and disability insurance, and a quarterly safety incentive bonus of $250/quarter (up to $1,000 annually) based on

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21.
• Minimum 1 year verifiable Class B equipment experience.
• Road test administered by a Dohrn Transfer Driver Trainer.
• Hazardous Materials and Tanker endorsements required.
• Only one CDL from resident state; provide licensing history.
• No DUI/OWI within the last 5 years.
• Maintain an acceptable MVR.
• DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen; negative results.
• 10-year work history check; explain gaps.
• Read and write English and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Drive a straight truck between customer locations to deliver and pick up freight.
• Load and unload truck; manual or with dockworkers when available.
• Perform lifting, pushing, and carrying of freight.
• Secure freight using straps or other methods as needed.
• Inspect vehicle and comply with DOT and company safety requirements.
• Maintain required records (logs) and comply with hours-of-service regulations.

Skills

Class B CDL

Hazardous Materials endorsement

Tank vehicle endorsement

DOT compliance

Job description

• $250/quarter

Dohrn Transfer is a leading Midwest LTL Carrier providing less-than-truckload, truckload, and value-added services throughout our 10-state service area. Join our team and become a part of our new growth and bright future. Our drivers are home daily! We offer competitive salary and a great benefit package in an exciting, rewarding industry.

Dohrn is seeking a Full Time Class B Driver at our {LOCATION} Terminal.

Pay is $28.06}/Hour to start and $31.09/Hour after the first year!

Hours Monday-Friday, Dayshift

Benefits Health/Vision/Dental insurance, 401k matching, life insurance, short/long term disability and more.

Quarterly Safety Incentive bonus for all FT drivers!

• $250/quarter
• Earn up to $1,000/annually
• Based on eligibility

Position Summary

Drive a straight truck between customer locations to deliver and pick up freight.

Essential Functions

• Drives a commercial vehicle safely while picking up and delivering general freight.
• Load and unload truck either individually or with assistance of dockworkers. Mechanical freight handling equipment may be used where available and appropriate.
• Perform frequent lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying of freight.
• Securing of freight may be required through strapping or other methods.
• Inspect the vehicle for defects and safe operating conditions as required by law and company policy.
• Comply with all Federal requirements regarding the transportation of Hazardous Materials.
• Drive straight truck in all conditions in accordance with federal regulations, normally in periods of driving within hours of service limitations, followed by an off-duty period as required by regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations, including driver's logs and other records required by law.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.

Dohrn Transfer Company, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum age of 21.
• A minimum of 1 year of verifiable class B equipment experience .
• All drivers must pass a road test administered by a Dohrn Transfer Driver Trainer.
• All drivers must possess, or obtain within the required time period, and maintain Hazardous Material and Tanker endorsements on their current valid driver's license issued by the resident state in which they reside.
• All drivers are to possess only one valid driver's license (CDL) issued by the resident state of the driver. Operators who have recently transferred from another state must produce a copy of the former license or provide license information for verification from that state. Drivers will need to provide information on all licenses held within the previous 36 months.
• No record of citation or conviction of any DUI / OWI or Reckless Driving within the previous 5 years.
• Must have and maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and functional screen.
• Must consent to a pre-employment drug screen. Dohrn Transfer must receive a negative result.
• Dohrn Transfer must receive a negative controlled substances and alcohol result from prior employer(s) for the past three-year period. No prior evidence of controlled substance use.
• There must be no instance of refusal to submit to an alcohol or controlled substance test within the past three-year period, including pre-employment testing.
• Must consent to a 10-year check on work history. Gaps of 30 days or more must be listed and explained. You may be asked to provide documentation. Discrepancies may prevent your application from being processed or withdrawal of the job offer.
• Must have the ability to read and write the English language and also perform simple mathematical calculations.
• You will be an at-will employee throughout your employment Dohrn Transfer. Nothing in these guidelines, your application, or in the employee handbook guarantees employment for any period of time or is intended to be a contract of employment.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Gripping of various sizes and weights of up to 100 pounds
• Lifting of up to 100 pounds from ground level to 45"; Lifting at waist level or 36”
• Front carry up to 100 pounds for 250 feet
• Push/pull up to 60 pounds of horizontal force
• Sitting up to 10 hours per day
• Standing and Walking occurs frequently
• Climbing, Squatting, Crouching, Balancing, or Kneeling occurs occasionally,
• Crawling occurs rarely
• Reaching occurs frequently, while shifting gears, moving freight, loading and unloading the trailers and turning the steering wheel, along with closing the rear trailer doors.
• Grasping and handling occurs frequently while loading and unloading freight, opening and closing trailer doors, turning the steering wheel along with turning the hand crank to raise and lower the front jacks on the trailer
• It is critical to speak with coworkers and customers in order to safely and properly perform essential job functions
• Vision is used constantly during their day while driving, reading maps, inspecting truck
• Smell is used occasionally during their day to check for leaks
• Hearing is used frequently, listening for unusual sounds or warning sounds of problems with the vehicle
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, humidity, or wetness
• May be exposed to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals

Dohrn Transfer Company, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, geographic background, physical and/or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Starting from USD $28.06/Hr.