Truck Driver

at The Atlas Companies in Bedford Park, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job ID : 3505820

Your New Role:

• Responsible for the safe, efficient, and timely transport of customer-owned forklifts, scissor lifts and floor cleaning equipment.
• Operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner at all times; following all safety and conduct rules.
• Serve as one of the initial contacts between Atlas and the customer; treating them with respect and courtesy and knowing when to refer the customer to our Sales or Service staff for further questions.
• Follow daily delivery/pick up schedule. Reports unexpected situations or delays that may occur throughout the day.
• Maintain the interior and exterior of company assigned vehicles and reports any damage or irregularities to management.
• Required to know and observe all Department of Transportation compliance regulations, including but not limited to weight and height restrictions.
• Perform other duties and tasks as directed by management.

What You’ll Need to Succeed: 

• Hold a valid CDL-A license with a clean driving record.
• Experience driving open and enclosed semi-trailers.
• Must have experience backing into a loading bay.
• Must have experience engaging with customers.
• Experience and certification in the operation of forklifts and aerial lift equipment.
• Must be dependable, self-motivated and be able to work with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• This position requires but is not limited to standing, bending, crouching, twisting, pulling, pushing, and lifting to 80 lbs., routinely 20-50 lbs.

What You’ll Love About Us: 

• Great Company Culture: Great people, a high focus on values, professional development opportunities as well as company events (food trucks, BBQ’s, holiday parties, retirement celebrations and sporting events, to name a few!)
• Focus on Personal/Family Balance: Monday-Friday schedule. 40-hour weeks with overtime available.
• Rest and Relaxation: Generous PTO (paid time off) AND 8 paid holidays.
• Health Benefits: Medical with HSA and FSA options, Dental and Vision Plans.
• Life and Disability Benefits: COMPANY PAID Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Prepare for the Future: 401(k) with company match

Atlas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (veterans and disability included) and Drug Free Workplace

Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market considerations, and geographic location.