Job Description
CDL-A Local Truck Driver (Day Shift) - Wood River, IL
Job Location: Wood River, IL Facility-Wood River-62095
Office Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference
Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all or the same team. One Watco.
Here's what you can expect from Watco:
• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance Center
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities
Schedule: M-F 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, occasional overtime as needed
Starting Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour depending on experience
Terminal Address: 435 N Old St Louis Rd. Wood River, IL 62095
Required: CDL A with no restrictions (manual transmission experience required)
Equipment & Haul: • Day cab trucks
• 40ft hopper / grain trailers
• Hauling soda ash from Wood River, IL to Pevely, MO
• Typically 2 loads per day, occasionally 3
Job Summary The Truck Driver is responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient transportation of goods as directed by the company. This position plays a key role in representing the company through reliable service and customer interaction during deliveries and pickups. The Truck Driver must comply with all safety procedures, federal and state regulations, and company policies while maintaining high standards for vehicle operation and cleanliness. This position requires regular inspection of equipment, attention to detail, physical stamina, and a commitment to customer service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Apply procedures using sound judgment based on direction, observation, and prior experience
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Watco Safety and Operating Principles
• Safely operate a truck to assigned destinations
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and accurately complete condition reports
• Maintain a clean and organized trailer ready for loading
• Deliver outstanding customer service during all delivery and pickup operations
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and federal/state regulations
• Communicate professionally and effectively with team members, dispatch, and customers
• Respond promptly to accidents, incidents, or emergency situations
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-functioning vehicle at all times
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets quality standards and compliance requirements
• Assist in mentoring and training new or less experienced personnel
• Perform all duties in compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
• Enter and exit vehicles as needed for fueling and inspections; must be able to walk around the truck and perform tasks in extreme weather conditions
• Operate manual transmission vehicles (shift gears as required)
• Work effectively as part of a team, follow directions, and take on additional responsibilities as needed
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be able to pass and/or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position and location. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Must have or must be able to obtain a Class A CDL driver's license
Education High School or GED equivalent
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office, Shift work, Day shift