Local Driver Hourly

rjwlogistics; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

RJW Transport, Inc. is seeking a Local Company Driver-Hourly to pickup and deliver freight within a 70-mile radius of the Joliet base, with occasional out-of-state assignments up to 250 miles. The role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and timely communication with dispatch and supervision.

Required are a CDL A, a current Medical Card, and at least 1 year of local delivery experience; GED or HS diploma is expected. The position offers an hourly wage and a safety-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL A)
• At least 1 year of local delivery experience
• Must possess a current Medical Card

Responsibilities

• Picks up assigned freight on time according to RJW policy.
• Delivers freight on schedule and maintains professional appearance.
• Completes required reports and documents accurately and promptly.
• Communicates with Dispatcher or Supervisor as required.
• Reports any equipment damage, accidents, or DOT-related issues immediately.

Skills

CDL A

Local deliveries

English communication

Education

GED or HS Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Purpose

The local company driver is responsible for picking up and delivering freight tendered to RJW by its customers, divisions and freight brokers; and complying with company and FMCSA safety standards covering equipment conditions and driver performance. Drivers will be primarily dispatched within 70 miles of base but can be sent on out of state loads up to a 250 mile radius

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Picks up assigned freight on time.
• Delivers assigned freight on time.
• Documents the pick up and delivery of assigned freight accurately and in accordance with RJW policy.
• Reports and /or check in with the RJW assigned Dispatcher, Fleet Manager and / or Supervisor, as required.
• Reports all customer complaints and / or problems immediately to the ‘Assigned Supervisor’.
• Reports all equipment damage and / or accidents immediately to ‘Assigned Supervisor’ and Safety Director.
• Report all damage to freight and / or potential claims to the ‘Assigned Supervisor’.
• Report all traffic and / or accident citations to the ‘Assigned Supervisor’ and Safety Director.
• Report all DOT out of service citations to the ‘Assigned Supervisor’ and Safety Director.
• Accurately fills out and turn in all required reports.
• Attends all required safety and / or driver meetings.
• Conduces ‘pre-trip’ and ‘post trip’ inspections on all trailers assigned to the trip and / or load.
• Maintains a current and updated drivers manual.
• Deliver assigned truck(s) and / or trailer(s) for planned maintenance, when scheduled.
• Reports potential mechanical problems on assigned trucks and trailers to the ‘Assigned Supervisor’.
• Maintains a professional attitude and appearance when picking up and delivering customer freight.
• Keeps the assigned truck clean and net.
• Other tasks as assigned by manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Customer relationship and communication skills.
• Excellent driving and safety records.
• Good personal time management skills.
• Organized and ability to complete reports and documents required.
• Flexibility in work hours.

Qualifications

• Current Commercial Drivers License, Type / Classification A.
• 1 year experience in local deliveries.
• Current Medical Card.

Education and/or Experience Required

• GED or H.S. Diploma.

Language Skills Sets

• Must be able to communicate, read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to determine “root cause” of problem and determine corrective action.

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of Business Operating Systems, Internet software, Word Processing, and Spreadsheet software.

Physical Demands

• Pass DOT physical.
• Must be able to climb in and out of a tractor.
• Must be able to climb in and out of the back of a 48 foot and 53 foot trailer.
• Must be able to turn the handle on a dolly in a clockwise and counter clockwise directions up to 66lbs. of vertical torque.
• Must be able to couple and uncouple units. (Push and pull motion)
• Must use 3 points of contact when entering or leaving tractor, trailer or spotter.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, lift, push and pull on level and unleveled surfaces.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and also lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to knuckle and knuckle to shoulder.
• Must be able to activate Bluetooth hands free phone system.
• Must have clear communication with vendor.
• Ability to drive a vehicle for substantial lengths of time.
• Frequently required to talk, hear, stand and walk.
• Must be able to work in excess of continuous 8 hours when required.
• Must have the ability to read and discern visual images on a variety of media with 20/20 corrected vision.
• Must be in sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician with no evidence of the use of controlled substances.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment will range from quiet to moderately loud.

Employer Rights

This job description is intended to provide general information about the Local Company Driver-Hourlyposition. The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of the job duties to be performed by an associate holding the position of Local Company Driver-Hourly, nor are the lists of the physical requirements and environmental conditions exhaustive. You may be asked by your supervisor or managers to perform other duties. Your performance will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the job duties listed in this job description, as well as any job duties not specifically listed above that you may be asked from time to time to perform.As with all positions, the duties and responsibilities are subject to change at any time as needs arise and at the discretion of the RJW Transport, Inc. The Company has the right to revise this job description at any time.

Employment-At-Will

It is the Company’s policy that all associates, other than those covered by a written individual employment or labor agreement with the Company that has been authorized in writing by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer or Board of Directors, are not employed for any fixed term and are employed at the will of the Company for an indefinite period. Just as our associate’s, reserve the right to resign their employment at any time for any reason the Company reserves its right to terminate an associate any time for any reason either with or without cause. Neither this Job Description nor any of its individual terms constitutes commitments between the Company and its associates as to the terms, conditions or duration of employment, nor does it modify the prevailing Employment-At-Will relationship.