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
- $1,248 + Weekly
Paid weekly
Home daily
Guaranteed 48 hour PM shift schedule: 5 PM – 5 AM 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 Valid 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
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