Weldstar Company             

CDL B (With Hazmat) Delivery Driver

Full Time – Danville, IL

Dare to be a part of one of the leading, privately owned, independent distributors of industrial and specialty gases, certified nuclear filler metal, safety equipment and welding supplies and equipment in North America, Weldstar.

We have 10 locations throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana and have headquarters in Aurora, Illinois. We support businesses, universities, laboratories and communities across Northern & Central Illinois and Indiana and Southern Wisconsin and Michigan.

We have been a privately-owned, multi-generational company since 1936 and we remain committed to the values that have fostered the growth of our company, honesty, integrity and commitment. We remain focused on doing the right things for the right reasons.

Join a team where collaboration and innovation thrive, and where every voice is heard and valued. We are searching for our next CDL B Delivery Driver to join our Danville, IL branch location.

Position Summary:

The CDL B Delivery Driver with HazMat endorsement will report to the Danville Branch Operations Supervisor and be responsible for loading, unloading, moving, storage and delivery by commercial motor vehicle to customers in a safe, timely, accurate, and courteous manner. You will work effectively and professionally in a team environment with minimum supervision and maintain a positive working relationship with customers and employees, providing great customer service.

Essential Functions:

• Load, unload and deliver gas and liquid cylinders and hard good supplies to commercial customers through the use of a company vehicle.
• Achieve delivery objectives set forth by the manager in environmental conditions ranging from below freezing to over 100 degrees
• Comply with CGMP, Hazmat, OSHA, DOT and other regulatory agencies and practice general safe driving guidelines.
• Complete and submit reports and ensure appropriate preparation, completion, and accuracy of paperwork required by the DOT and/or Weldstar.
• Perform pre & post trip inspections to identify any maintenance action that may be required and act appropriately if action is needed.
• Report all accidents, possible injuries, safety issues, driving citations, and customer complaints to include service interruptions immediately to their supervisor.
• Providing additional support through communications, documentation; and answering simple team member and customer questions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Weldstar Company operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm with 30-minute unpaid lunch. Start and end times may vary depending on location and customer needs. Some work on Holidays may be necessary pending customer needs.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 – 100 pounds on a regular basis and push/pull items up to 1000 lbs. with proper assistance.
• Position requires prolonged sitting, occasional bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, twisting/turning, stairs/ladder, crawling and climbing
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Capable of working in diverse and often unpleasant weather conditions (extreme cold and heat conditions).
• Good knowledge of the regulatory requirements supporting both the facilities operation and manufacturing, distribution environments
• Able to read and comprehend material safety data sheets
• Maintain an accurate and valid medical certification card.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess a Class B CDL and a valid US DOT Medical Examiner’s certificate
• Successful completion of DOT pre-employment drug-screen and physical and company specific physical demands assessment.
• Clean driving record 5+ years.
• Must have a HazMat Endorsement
• A minimum of 6 months of experience driving or proof of completion of a driving school
• Prior experience in a warehouse distribution setting preferred

Work Environment:

• Subject to noise; there is sufficient noise to cause the need to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• Subject to hazards; includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles.
• This position operates outdoors about 80% and indoors about 20% of the time.

Pay Range and Benefits:

Weldstar offers a full benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HRA, Life, AD&D, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401k Retirement Plans, Pension and much more!

The disclosed pay range is based on a consideration of neutral factors and criteria such as required qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certification, seniority and more.

Pay Range: $22.00 - $26.75 an hour

Weldstar reserves the right to offer the selected candidate or applicant an hourly rate or salary at an appropriate level to be set and determined by the employer that is commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certification, and/or seniority.

If you have a desire to be part of a company that truly values you, believes in continuous training and improvement, career advancement, and an amazing benefits package, then we're the fit for you! We would love to have you join our amazing team! Apply today and start your journey with Weldstar!

Weldstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment, with respect to one another, our products, the diverse customers we represent, and the communities we support. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for one another. Weldstar is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all employees.