Route Driver - CDL B

S J Smith Company Urbana, Illinois, United States

About this position

Route Driver – Competitive Pay, Great Benefits, The Best People. 

Are you looking to become part of a company with great benefits and growth potential?  We offer paid time off, life insurance, 401(k) matching, and more.

The Company: S.J. Smith Company is a family owned, gas and welding distribution company that has been in business since 1950. We are known for the great care we take with customers and employees alike. 


  • Servicing cities in Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri.
  • Providing the best products by the best people in the industry. 

The Position: This is a full-time position. Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm.  

  • PTO upon hire with increases at 1, 3, 7 and 20 years. 
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • 401(K) Matching, Life Insurance Benefits, Short Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • CDL A or B with willingness to obtain Hazmat endorsement 
  • Good driving record
  • Desire to learn

Responsibilities: Our Route Driver safely delivers hard goods and industrial gas cylinders to customers on a scheduled route or intermittently. They will meet customer needs, resolve problems and provide excellent customer service.


Essential Functions:

  • Safely load, unload, and deliver hard-good orders and cylinders containing compressed gases to customers; return empty cylinders for refilling, ensuring all load and unload cylinder locates are completed 
  • Maintain load manifest, trip records, vehicle inspection reports, and all other vehicle documents
  • Assist branch when necessary 
  • Performs routine truck maintenance

Why should you apply? 

  • Competitive Pay
  • Excellent Benefits
  • Professional Development Opportunities

 This position has a starting wage of $25/hr. The starting wage is based on education and experience. 


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.