What are the responsibilities and job description for the Relief Fuel and Service Delivery Driver (Class A, Hazmat, No Automatic Restriction) position at Velocity Rail Solutions?
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Velocity Rail Solutions, Inc. has a history dating back to 1996. We have long-term fixed contracts with Class I Railroads to fuel and service locomotives using specialized equipment. Our dedicated trucks operate 24/7, 365 days a year, in all types of weather. Our work is not seasonal, ensuring consistent pay you can count on!
Highlights:
- Compensation: $1,750/week (60 hours) $91k / Annually
- Schedule: Various shifts, including overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts (rotating shifts may occur). Relief Drivers will cover vacations and open shifts in Bedford Park, IL, and Southeast Chicago (E 103rd)
- Requirements: Must have a Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements. No Automatic Restriction.
- Pay Frequency: Paid weekly
- Experience: 1 year of verifiable commercial driving experience required. Must pass a road test in a manual transmission tractor.
Benefits:
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical (Individual and family coverage available)
- Medical plans with high and low deductibles, set copays, and prescription amounts
- Dental and Vision (Individual and family coverage available)
- Accrued vacation starting from day one
- Paid holidays and sick time
- 401k with a 5% contribution and a 4% match, fully vested immediately
- Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability
- Short-term disability
- Health Savings Account with employer contributions
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Legal EASE (Legal and Identity Theft Assistance)
- Annual work boot reimbursement
- Prescription safety glasses reimbursement
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including sick time, which allows you to care for your health without worrying about lost wages. Sick-time details will be shared during onboarding. Our benefits also include hourly pay with built-in overtime, paid training, and designated paid holidays. Vacation time accrues from your first day, including during training, but can only be used after 90 days.
Responsibilities / Job Duties: Velocity Rail Solutions drivers are responsible for loading, transporting, and transferring red-dyed diesel, sand, water, and lube oil into trains on an 'on-call' basis for the Railroad. On-the-job training will be provided for qualified individuals. The Railroad maintains dedicated trucks and drivers on duty 24/7/365, including nights, weekends, and holidays, ensuring consistent paychecks. You will be paid for a full 12 hours each shift, including breaks, lunches, and any wait time for dispatches. You will be compensated for all 'on-duty' hours.
- What Does a Relief Driver Do? A relief driver at Velocity Rail Solutions is responsible for covering shifts when local drivers are on vacation or when there are open shifts that need to be filled. This role requires flexibility and adaptability, as relief drivers must be willing to work various shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Relief drivers ensure that operations continue smoothly without interruption, providing essential support to the team and maintaining consistent service for our clients. Relief Drivers will cover vacations and open shifts in Bedford Park, IL, and Southeast Chicago (E 103rd). Shifts may rotate.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Must have a Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements
- No Automatic restriction on CDL.
- 1 year of verifiable commercial driving experience
- Must be willing to work a variety of shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays (shifts may rotate)
- Must be able to clear all background checks required by the company, customer, and government
- Responsible for maintaining all required licenses and certifications
- Must be able to read, write, and understand English
- Must be reliable and dependable
- Must know when to ask for help
- Moderate computer skills required
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Physical Requirements:
- Able to consistently bend, stoop, kneel, and climb on and off elevated surfaces
- May have to walk long distances on paved, 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
EEO Statement: Velocity Rail Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace
Salary : $91,000
