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CDL Class A Truck Driver

Homer Companies
  • Lockport, Illinois
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Position: CDL Class A Truck Driver – Full Time
     
    Department: Homer Tree Service, Inc & Homer Industries
     
    Job Summary: The Class A Truck Driver is a highly motivated and experienced driver that is detail oriented, has strong communication skills, and is willing to work as a team. Must have experience with manual transmissions, double axels and longer trailers as well as experience in off-road driving and rough terrains. Our drivers must always drive safely and be professional and courteous when talking with Supervisors, coworkers and customers.
     
    Duties & Responsibilities:
    • Obeys all local, State, Federal and IDOT regulations
    • Inspects truck and equipment before leaving and after arriving at locations
    • Safely transport equipment to customer locations in a timely, safe and courteous manner
    • Maintain driver logs and complete pre-trip inspections
    • Follow all Homer Tree Service Procedures and Safety Standards
    • Adhere to all safety requirements particular to the equipment, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
    • Maintain a clean truck, equipment or machinery
    • Assist in loading and unloading of materials
    • Transport materials from place of origin to assigned destination
    • Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a team
    • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
    • Effective Communication with supervisors and coworkers
    • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Crew Leader
    Qualifications:
    • Must hold a valid Illinois Class-A CDL with air brake endorsement.
    • Must have a minimum 2 years’ experience as a CDL driver
    • Clean driving record with no moving violations
    • Clean background check and drug test
    • Experience with manual transmissions, double axles and longer trailers
    • Experience in off-road driving & rough terrains
    • OSHA familiarity/training
    • Able to lift up to 50 pounds
    • Diligent attention to detail and safety
    • Excellent verbal communication and customer orientation
    • Starting pay is $24-$28/hr
    • Pay is determined by experience, skill, education, and other factors
    • Able to enroll in benefits after 60-day new hire probation period
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental and Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short- and Long-Term Disability
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan and employer matching (up to a certain amount) and 100% vesting as soon as contributions are made
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays (6)
    Homer Companies is a second-generation, family-owned, full-service tree care company that provides unparalleled services throughout the Midwest.  Homer is an EEO Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. A great work atmosphere with top pay!
     
    Direct all questions regarding the CDL Class A Truck Driver position to

    hr@homertree.com

     
     
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLockport, Illinois
    Websitehttps://homertree.com/careers/

    Skills

    • Background Investigationunmatched
    • CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Class A Licenseunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Material Movingunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Safety Trainingunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Truck Driverunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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