Job description
WIT Transport, LLC is a rapidly growing transportation company that has an immediate need for a Driver. At WIT Transport our drivers lead us to the path of success and we treat our drivers like the essential team member they are. The ideal fit for this position is a team player who believes in providing excellent customer service that wants the opportunity to work with different types of equipment, including flatbeds, pneumatic tank trailers, and dump trailers. WIT Transport drivers earn on avg. $68,000 annually with top earners making $79,000. This is a local driving position home daily, however the occasional overnight is needed and the willingness to do so is required.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver 2-3 dry bulk loads daily via end dump or pneumatic trailer
- Prepare and review delivery routes to confirm necessary equipment is loaded on delivery truck, accuracy of orders entered, confirm customer’s schedule requirements will be met
- Load trucks with inventory matching the delivery order summary report, necessary equipment and deliver to a pre-determined route using company provided GPS system and best judgment to ensure on-time customer deliveries
- Utilize tablet to confirm loads have been picked up and delivered
- Unload product from truck to meet customer needs and/or specifications
- Check-in and unload undelivered products back into the warehouse
- Reconcile the day’s delivery route to ensure all items are in order and any delivery questions or issues are discussed and resolved
- Perform Pre & Post trip inspections on trucks and trailers daily
- Weekly maintenance on truck and trailer including checking tires, greasing fifth wheel and dump trailer and testing PTO
- Other duties and requested and assigned
Qualifications:
- Active Class A CDL license with a clean driving record
- 2 years combination tractor trailer experience
- Pneumatic and/or piggyback forklift experience a plus
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and take necessary steps to stay safe
- Able to develop and maintain customer relationships
- Ability to perform truck driver related physical activities
- Ability to drive 10 speed manual trucks
- Knowledge of DOT and HOS requirements
- Reliable transportation to and from work
Job details and benefits:
This is a full-time year-round driving position with drivers home daily, Monday-Friday with daytime hours and overtime with the occasional overnight. WIT Transport offers competitive pay with top earners making $79,000. Benefits include company paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance. Eligible for paid vacation, sick/personal days, and paid holidays upon employment.
WIT Transport, LLC ensures that all applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, or an unfavorable discharge from military service.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $65,000.00 - $79,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Home daily
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Year-round work
Experience:
- CDL A truck driving: 2 years (Required)
Work Location:
This Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
- A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Performance bonus
Trucking driver type:
Trucking home time:
Trucking route:
Ability to Relocate:
- Romeoville, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person