Jobs · Management · Indiana

Truck Driver, Mileage

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company · East Chicago, IN · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time

Job Purpose

The Mileage truck driver position will drive a pre-planned regional route to deliver freight to internal and external customers.

About the Role

This role involves driving a flatbed trailer, securing freight with chains, binders, and straps, reading maps, planning trips, conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections, completing driver's paperwork, scheduling maintenance, inspecting motor vehicles, following safety procedures, inspecting cargo, recording operational data, reporting malfunctions, and securing cargo.

Responsibilities

  • Driving truck pulling flatbed
  • Securing freight to flatbed trailer with chains, binders, and straps
  • No tarping required
  • Reading maps and planning trips
  • Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections on equipment
  • Completing driver's paperwork (logs, trip reports, DVIR's etc.)
  • Scheduling maintenance of equipment with the shop
  • Inspecting motor vehicles
  • Following safety procedures for vehicle operation
  • Inspecting cargo to ensure it is properly loaded or secured
  • Recording operational or production data
  • Reporting vehicle or equipment malfunctions
  • Securing cargo

Requirements

  • Must be at least 25 years of age
  • Must have a valid Class A CDL License with a good driving record
  • Must have at least 2 years of recent OTR verifiable tractor trailer experience (Flatbed preferred)
  • Compliance with state and federal DOT rules and regulations
  • Engaging personality with a stable work history
  • Able to communicate with all levels of employees and customers
  • Attention to detail with driver's paperwork
  • Be able to climb onto and down from the trailer
  • Possess sufficient strength to tie down a load properly

Qualifications and Experience

  • Class A CDL
  • 2 years of verifiable driving experience

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
  • Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
  • Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

Pay

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position may vary based on the needs of the business.

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