CDL-A Shuttle Driver, Home Daily Tanker
Company
WS Thomas Transfer, LLC.
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Job Type
Home Daily
License Type
Class A CDL
Pay
$30/Hourly
Bonus
$2,500
Job Description
WS Thomas Transfer, a 100+ year old company, is looking to
add CDL A Tanker Drivers to our team. WS Thomas offers an environment centered around family and our drivers always come first. Our drivers find the perfect combination of quality home time and pay. This position is Home Daily and runs
from Riverdale, IL to Bolingbrook, IL.
Tanker and Hazmat endorsements REQUIRED.
$2,500 Sign-On Bonus!
$30/hr for 1st shift
Paid Weekly Via Direct Deposit
Pet Program (30 pounds or less)
Rider Program
$2,000 Referral Bonus Eligibility - Unlimited
24/7 Professional Dispatcher Support
24/7 Truck Maintenance Support
Fuel Card
E-ZPass/Pre-pass
Trucks Are Governed at 68 MPH
Paid 1 Day Orientation (housing & travel is on us)
Requirements:
21 Years of Age
Good Work History
Clean Driving Record
6 Months of Driving Experience Preferred
A Commitment to Safe Driving
Employee Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to reward our employees and their families with the resources necessary to take care of themselves today and in the future. WST offers a very robust benefits package, including:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Company Provided Basic Life Insurance - $15,000
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
Voluntary Short Term / Long Term Disability
401(k) with Company Matching
Holiday Pay
Paid Vacation/PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
CDL Legal Plan available
Access to Company Resort in Gatlinburg, TN
Chicago, Illinois
Job Type
Home Daily
License Type
Class A CDL
Pay
$30/Hourly
Bonus
$2,500
Job Description
WS Thomas Transfer, a 100+ year old company, is looking to
add CDL A Tanker Drivers to our team. WS Thomas offers an environment centered around family and our drivers always come first. Our drivers find the perfect combination of quality home time and pay. This position is Home Daily and runs
from Riverdale, IL to Bolingbrook, IL.
Tanker and Hazmat endorsements REQUIRED.
$2,500 Sign-On Bonus!
$30/hr for 1st shift
Paid Weekly Via Direct Deposit
Pet Program (30 pounds or less)
Rider Program
$2,000 Referral Bonus Eligibility - Unlimited
24/7 Professional Dispatcher Support
24/7 Truck Maintenance Support
Fuel Card
E-ZPass/Pre-pass
Trucks Are Governed at 68 MPH
Paid 1 Day Orientation (housing & travel is on us)
Requirements:
21 Years of Age
Good Work History
Clean Driving Record
6 Months of Driving Experience Preferred
A Commitment to Safe Driving
Employee Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to reward our employees and their families with the resources necessary to take care of themselves today and in the future. WST offers a very robust benefits package, including:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Company Provided Basic Life Insurance - $15,000
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
Voluntary Short Term / Long Term Disability
401(k) with Company Matching
Holiday Pay
Paid Vacation/PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
CDL Legal Plan available
Access to Company Resort in Gatlinburg, TN
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