Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About the Opportunity

Velocity Rail Solutions is seeking a dependable CDL Class A Driver with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements-No Automatic Restriction to join our elite team fueling locomotives. This night shift position offers consistent, full-time hours, weekly pay, and year-round stability — no weather or seasonal slowdowns.

You’ll be paid for a full 12-hour shift — including breaks, lunch, and dispatch wait time — providing income you can count on. If you're looking for a high-paying, local driving job where you're home daily and part of a mission-critical operation, this role is for you.

Location: Southeast Chicago

Why You'll Love This Job

• $64,896 + Annually (48 hours every week)

• $1,248 + Weekly (48 hours includes time and a half after 40 hours)

• Paid weekly

• Home daily

• Set 48 hour day shift schedule: 6 AM – 6 PM with Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday OFF

• Overtime pay after 40 hours

• Manual transmission tractor with tanker (10-speed) 

Responsibilities / Job Duties: 

·         First and foremost, work safely at all times without incident. You are empowered to STOP work at any time due to unsafe conditions.

·         Follow step by step procedures when fueling and defueling locomotives, railroad equipment, and direct to storage.  

·         Fully loaded and readily available, while on duty, to answer customer dispatches and respond in a timely manner.

·         Provides complete and accurate fuel accounting paperwork in the prescribed manner within established timelines.

·         Wears all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.

·         Conducts pre and post shift vehicle and equipment inspections.

·         Use worker protection when required and follows all customer safety rules and regulations.

·         Controls, contains and reports any spill or incident (operational and/or safety related) immediately to management.

·         Assists with light maintenance and upkeep of the vehicles and equipment.

·         Assists with cleanliness and organization of company provided office space, storage, etc.

·         Ensure all training is current and kept up to date.

·         Is a reliable, safe, and positive team member that demonstrates their commitment with proper attendance, verbal or written communication, and conduct.

·         Other duties as assigned by Regional Manager or Site Leader.

 

Requirements/Qualifications:

·         Must have a Class A CDL with hazardous materials and tanker endorsements. No Automatic Restriction.

·         Must meet all refinery carding requirements and maintain current refinery certifications at all times

·         Must be able to clear all background checks required by the company, customer and government.

·         Individuals are responsible for maintaining all required licenses and certifications at all times.

·         Must be able to read, write and understand English.

·         Must be reliable and dependable.

·         Must know when to ask for help.

·         Moderate computer skills are required.

·         Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision.

·         Should be willing to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.  Shifts may rotate.

 

Comprehensive Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, Vision (Individual & Family – BCBS)

• 401(k) with 5% company contribution + 4% match (fully vested immediately)

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (vacation starts accruing on day one)

• Company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions

• Supplemental insurance options

• Gym membership discounts

• Legal & Identity Theft Assistance

• Annual work boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement

 

Education/Experience:

·         High School Diploma/GED

 

Physical Requirements:

·         Able to consistently bend, stoop, kneel and climb on and off elevated surfaces
·         May have to walk long distances on paved or unmaintained or uneven surfaces
·         Able to climb in and out of a truck cab multiple times per shift, and climb a ladder or steps 10 or more times per day
·         Able to drive and work outside in adverse weather conditions
·         Willing to work with liquid non-hazardous & dry bulk materials
·         Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs frequently

 

EEO

Drug-Free Workplace

 

 

 

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Full time, Temporary work, Seasonal work, Work at office, Immediate start, Long distance, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Day shift,

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