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Velocity Rail Solutions

CDL Class A Driver - Train Fueler (Laborer) - HOME DAILY - Southeast Chicago

3 days ago

Chicago

Job Description Velocity Rail Solutions has been a trusted provider of locomotive fueling services since 1996. We operate under long-term contracts with Class I Railroads, delivering consistent, year-round service using specialized equipment. This Southeast Chicago-based position offers local work, a home daily schedule, and reliable weekly pay with a guaranteed set schedule, overtime after 40 hours, and consecutive days off. Position Highlights • Location: Southeast Chicago, IL, • Annual Earnings: $64,896+, • Weekly Pay: $1,248/week for 48-hour workweeks (includes time and a half after 40 hours), • Paid Weekly, • Schedule:, • 12-Hour Shifts, • Guaranteed Set 4 On / 3 Off Schedule, • Must be available to work overnights and weekends, • Home Daily, • Equipment: Manual transmission tractor with tanker (10-speed)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, • 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 required, • Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision, • Must be willing to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays — shifts may rotateBenefits, • Medical, Dental, Vision: BCBS – Individual & Family, • 401(k): 5% company contribution + 4% match (fully vested immediately), • Paid Time Off: Vacation, holidays, and sick time (vacation accrues from day one), • Company-Paid Insurance: Life, accidental, and long-term disability, • Health Savings Account (HSA): With employer contributions, • Flex Spending Account (FSA): Plus dependent care flex spending, • Supplemental Insurance Options, • Gym Membership Discounts, • Legal & Identity Theft Assistance, • Annual Reimbursement: Work boots & prescription safety glassesWhy Velocity?, • Hourly Pay with Built-In Overtime, • Paid Training, • Paid Holidays – Whether Scheduled or Not, • Vacation Time Accrues from Day One, • Full Benefits Package Available After 30 Days, • Consistent Paychecks & Job Stability, • Guaranteed OvertimeResponsibilities, • Work safely at all times without incident. You are empowered to STOP work at any time due to unsafe conditions, • Safely fuel locomotives on an on-call basis during your scheduled shift — paid for the full 12 hours, regardless of the number of dispatches, • Respond promptly to all railroad dispatches, • Complete accurate diesel accounting paperwork and perform pre- and post-shift vehicle and equipment inspections, • Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), • Follow all customer safety rules and regulations, • Report any spills or safety-related incidents immediately, • Assist with light maintenance and cleanliness of equipment and work area, • Maintain current training, licenses, and certifications, • Demonstrate reliability, safety, and professionalism through attendance, communication, and conduct, • Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Manager or Site LeaderPhysical Requirements, • Able to bend, stoop, kneel, and climb on and off elevated surfaces, • May need to walk long distances on paved or uneven surfaces, • Able to climb in and out of truck cab and up locomotive steps multiple times per shift, • Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, • Willing to work with liquid non-hazardous materials, • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs frequently Equal Opportunity Employer | Drug-Free Workplace About the OpportunityVelocity Rail Solutions is seeking a dependable CDL Class A Driver with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements 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 ChicagoWhy 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 · 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

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