Truck Driver

Commercial Metals Company; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits start Day 1

Paid time off

401(k) match

Life and disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Commercial Metals Company in Illinois is seeking a Class A CDL truck driver to deliver products to customers across the region. The role involves pre-trip inspections, safe loading, and timely delivery while adhering to DOT regulations.

We offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus, Day 1 medical, PTO, 401(k) match, life and disability insurance, and opportunities for training and advancement. Candidates must have at least 1 year of tractor-trailer experience and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to speak and understand English in verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while giving and receiving feedback.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL A).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• No DUI/DWI within the past five years.
• At least 1 year of verified tractor-trailer experience (3 years flatbed OTR preferred).
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and requirements.
• Ability to pass DOT physicals and drug testing.
• No more than one moving violation in the past three years.
• Ability to learn new tasks and adapt to changing requirements.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as walking, climbing stairs/ladders, chaining/strapping, etc.

Responsibilities

• Complete delivery paperwork and communicate load or timing issues with dispatch, sales, and customers.
• Conduct daily pre-trip, inter-trip, and post-trip inspections of truck and cargo.
• Deliver products to customers, contractors, and jobsites within the region.
• Follow all safety rules and wear required PPE.
• Inventory and inspect products to confirm quantity and condition.
• Load, secure, and deliver cargo safely and on time.
• Maintain vehicle service and repair logs in compliance with regulations.
• Operate vehicles using ELDs and safety dashcams (training provided).
• Perform loading tasks including chaining, strapping, tarping, and other related duties.
• Work flexible hours and be available based on business needs.

Skills

Communication

Independence

CDL A

Safety compliance

OTR experience

DOT regulations

Physical stamina

English language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Group: Operational & Commercial Excellence

Division: Logistics

Job ID: 23353

it's what's inside that counts

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Be home for the moments that matter with a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!

There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Complete delivery paperwork and communicate load or timing issues with dispatch, sales, and customers
• Conduct daily pre-trip,inter-trip, andpost trip inspections of truck and cargo
• Deliver products to customers, contractors, and jobsites within the region
• Follow all safety rules and always wear required PPE
• Inventory and inspect products to confirm quantity and condition
• Load, secure, and deliver cargo safely and on time
• Maintain vehicle service and repair logs in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Operate vehicles using Electronic Logging Devices(ELD)and safety dashcams (training provided)
• Perform loading tasks including chaining, strapping, tarping, trailer hooking/unhooking, use ofsideboardkitsand safely ascending/descending of truck and/or trailer
• Perform additional duties to ensure safe, compliant transportation per federal and state safety regulations
• Work flexible hoursand be available based on business needs

What You'll Need

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to speak and understand English language in verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while giving and receiving feedback
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• No DUI/DWI within the past five years
• At least 1 year of verified tractor-trailer experience (3 years flatbed OTR preferred)
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and requirements
• Ability to pass DOT physicals and drug testing
• No more than one moving violation in the past three years
• Ability to learn new tasks and adapt to changing requirements
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as walking, climbing stairs/ladders, works with chains/strap, performs inspections

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

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