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Local Driver
Local CDL Class A Driver – Home Daily | No Regular Weekends
Earn $1,500 Per Week
Looking for a driving position that gets you home every day?
Omaha Track is seeking a Local CDL Class A Driver to support our Chicago Heights rail yard operations. This position offers local routes, steady work, competitive weekly earnings, and a Monday-Friday schedule with no regular weekend driving requirements.
At Omaha Track, we are a leading supplier of products and services to the railroad industry, delivering excellence, quality, and value through our four core business areas: Materials, Railroad Services, Equipment, and Terminal Services.
What We Offer
- Earn $1,500+ per week
- Local driving routes – home daily
- Primarily Monday-Friday schedule
- No regular weekend work
- Stable, year-round employment
- Modern equipment and safety-focused operations
- Opportunity to work with an industry leader
Position Summary
The Local Driver – Yard Operations is responsible for safely transporting materials between company facilities, customer locations, rail yards, and job sites throughout the local area. Drivers will operate tractor-trailer combinations including flatbeds, pole trailers, and end dump trailers while supporting daily yard operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate Class A tractor-trailer combinations
- Transport railroad materials and equipment to assigned locations
- Secure loads and ensure safe transportation practices
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Maintain driver logs and transportation records
- Communicate daily with dispatch and transportation leadership
- Follow railroad safety protocols and job briefing procedures
- Maintain clean vehicles, trailers, and equipment
- Complete required safety training and certifications
- Report maintenance concerns, incidents, and safety issues promptly
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Valid Class A CDL required
- Air Brake Endorsement required
- No manual transmission restrictions
- Clean driving record with no major violations in the past three years
- Minimum two years of CDL driving experience
- Flatbed experience preferred
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Strong communication and mechanical aptitude
Physical Requirements
This position requires working outdoors and includes lifting, climbing, bending, walking, and securing loads. Candidates must be able to lift up to 100 pounds and safely navigate uneven terrain and rail yard environments.
Why Omaha Track?
We're more than a transportation company—we're a critical part of the railroad industry's infrastructure. Our employees enjoy a strong safety culture, dependable work, and opportunities for long-term career growth.
If you're an experienced CDL driver looking for consistent local routes, weekly earnings, and more time at home, we'd like to hear from you.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Omaha Track, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
 Job Id: 1100
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