Job Description

***This position is eligible for a Sign-on Bonus***

SUMMARY

Drive a tractor-trailer combination capacity up to 80,000 GVW, to transport and deliver hazardous and non-hazardous materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form. Required to load and unload multi-compartment tanker, box truck, or flatbed.

Essential Functions:

• Support all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies, and regulations.
• Complies withall applicable state and federal DOT regulations, company guidelines and appropriate safety procedures when transporting hazardous materials.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles. Responsible for scheduling both preventative and unplanned maintenance.
• Conducts company business in a professional manner while working with scheduler, customers, inventory planners and sales reps to obtain delivery instructions and schedule unloading.
• Secure cargo for transport, using straps, blocks, chain, binders, and/or covers. May be required to load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading.
• Position is based out of Addison, IL.
• Deliver to all GE customers in the US Western states including, but not limited to:
  
  • MI, IN, KY, TN, AK, MS, IL, WI, MN, IA, NE, KS, CO, WY, MT, SD, ND.
  
  
  
  
  
• This list is not all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned and necessary for the operation of the business.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with class A CDL hazardous materials transportation and driving a tractor-trailer combination
• Class A CDL drivers License with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements prior to hire
• Clean driving and safety record

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 95% of the time, as required
• Ability and willingness to travel overnights, as required
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, as required
• Ability and willingness to possess and maintain a valid TWIC
• Ability and willingness towear a respirator per customer requirements
• Ability and willingness to be part of the Department of Homeland Security's Personnel Surety Program

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Associate degree (2-year college or technical school)
• Valid US Passport or ability to obtain
• Experience with electronic logs preferably Peoplenet
• All weather driving experience (heat, snow, ice, hail, sleet, rain, fog)
• Experience with Freightliner or Kenworth tractor equipment
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Attention to detail and strong math skills
• Strong computer skills
• Team player, individual thinker, self-starter with an ability to work independently
• Forklift certification

***SWTS offers excellent company benefits, a competitive hourly wage and a weekly schedule with the ability to be home on the weekends.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits working in a dynamic environment with challenging projects and training provided to ensure your success.

We realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We're an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every level and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace!

To protect our customers, our employees, and their families, we will require successful new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19as a condition of employmentunless an exemption is granted. Help us protect each other by protecting yourself.

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