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CDL-A Truck Driver

Ecolab · Chicago, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience with tractor-trailers, straight trucks and tankers.

What they are checking: Experience across the vehicle types this Bedford Park job uses.

Tell me about your safety record and any incidents you have had.

What they are checking: Honesty about driving history and what they learned from incidents.

What would you do

You are running late for a delivery and are close to your hours limit. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they put compliance and safety ahead of hitting the delivery time.

This route covers a 400 to 500 mile radius with nights away. How do you handle being on the road during the week?

What they are checking: Realistic expectations about the travel, which affects whether drivers stay.

The posting mentions Stop Work Authority. When would you use it?

What they are checking: Willingness to stop work when conditions are unsafe at a customer site or on the road.

How do you handle a customer who is not ready to receive a delivery when you arrive?

What they are checking: Professional customer service while protecting the schedule.

What would you do if you saw a chemical leak from your trailer?

What they are checking: Knowledge of spill response steps and emergency contacts for chemical loads.

About the work

Do you have a hazmat endorsement, and what do you know about hauling chemicals safely?

What they are checking: Readiness to deliver chemicals in line with DOT hazmat rules.

Walk me through your pre-trip inspection.

What they are checking: Thorough inspection habits that prevent breakdowns and violations.

How do you manage your hours of service using Samsara or a paper log?

What they are checking: Compliance with hours of service rules, which the posting names.

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The full job description

As published by Ecolab.

Additional Job Description NALCO Water, an Ecolab Company, has an immediate need for a Customer Delivery Specialist in Bedford Park, IL. You’ll be responsible for providing customer delivery of chemicals. As a DOT driving professional, you will safely operate a diesel, tractor- van trailer combination vehicle between our manufacturing plants and our customers. In addition, you will perform pre-trip inspections to any type of vehicle used to deliver chemicals to customers, plants, and warehouse locations. What’s in it For You: • Compensation: $35/ hour average • $7,500 Signing Bonus. • Full benefits package starting DAY ONE including Medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, pension, stock options, and more! • Assigned Vehicles and Equipment . • Paid for premium hotel stay and meals while traveling • Home on Weekends, Holidays, and Paid Time Off. • Stop Work Authority What You Will Do: • Tractor-Trailer/Dry-Van chemical delivery • Delivery within a 400-500 mile radius from plant location. • Safely operate CMVs to include tractor trailers, straight trucks and tanker trunks. • Maintain driver's hours of service by using Samsara and/or paper log book reporting • Maintain truck and equipment in a safe and operable condition by performing daily and periodic mechanical and safety inspections • Responsible for accurate up-to-date delivery location maps, and operates in accordance with DOT regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials in accordance with homeland security requirements and guidelines • Maintain regular communication with sales and supervisor to report field problems and/or safety hazards • Follow Zero Defect Delivery procedures for all delivery assignments • Always wear appropriate safety gear during delivery operations • Keep current on safety techniques and take advantage of all opportunities to improve driving and safety skills • Recognize and avoid safety hazards in the work environment Minimum Qualifications: • High School diploma or equivalent • Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), no restrictions with HazMat & Tanker • 3 years of commercial driving experience, compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and DOT regulations from the past 3 years required • Must be willing to travel up to 5 days per week, home on Weekends and Holidays • Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs. • No immigration sponsorship offered for this role Preferred Qualifications: • Ability to back and parallel park bulk tankers, straight trucks, semi-trucks and trailers into narrow passages through expensive industrial equipment • Knowledge of equipment, compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and DOT regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials As a trusted partner, your customers will rely on you for their success. Nalco Water is committed to seeing you succeed and provides innovative training programs to ensure you’re prepared to solve any customer problem. The world’s leading provider of water treatment and process improvements, Nalco Water partners with customers who seek innovative solutions for water and resource constraints. As an Ecolab company, we’re perfectly aligned with the corporate vision to be the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technology and services, providing and protecting what is vital. Annual or Hourly Compensation Range: $35/hr Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws. Benefits Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here  for additional benefits information.  If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here . Potential Customer Requirements Notice To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to: - Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

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