Job Req ID:  5471
Date:  Apr 16, 2026
Tradebe Site:  Tradebe East Chicago
Location: 

East Chicago, IN, US, 46312

Department:  Operations
Business Line:  Environmental Services & Global Functions

Local Driver

Description: 

This position is eligible for our $6000 Driver Safety Incentive!!

 

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the US, we are leaders focused on recycling and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

 

As a CDL Driver at Tradebe, you are at the heart of everything we do—driving our mission forward by safely transporting materials, ensuring compliance, and making a difference every day. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills and puts you in the driver’s seat of sustainability!

Opportunity Highlights

 

  • Weekly pay
  • Competitive pay
  • $6,000 incentive yearly bonus for all drivers!
  • Local routes only — no overnight trips or long-haul driving
  • Great opportunity for entry-level candidates

What will you do? Make an impact!

 

As a Local Driver, you are responsible for safely moving trailers within the plant and transporting trailers between the plant and local storage facilities. This role supports daily operations and works closely with the Lead Local Driver and Senior Production Manager to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant trailer movement.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Follow all safety, environmental, and company policies to maintain a compliant and safe workplace
  • Spot and move trailers into designated dock areas within the plant
  • Transport trailers between the plant site and local 10‑day storage yards
  • Move equipment as needed for cleaning and maintenance activities
  • Perform detailed pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections on trucks and trailers, documenting any damage or issues
  • Complete general cleaning and basic maintenance of trucks, trailers, and dock areas
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Do you have what it takes?

 

  • Valid Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Working knowledge of DOT regulations
  • Processing, mechanical, or industrial experience
  • Ability to obtain a physician’s certification to wear a respirator
  • Ability to work the schedule for which you are hired
  • Ability to work on‑site as required
  • Ability to read, write, and understand English

What’s in for you?

 

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Generous vacation and sick plans
  • Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
  • 401k Retirement  match
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Health savings accounts (HSA)
  • Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Great work environment and culture
  • And MORE!

 

Why Tradebe is Right for You

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Generous vacation and sick plans
  • Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
  • 401k Retirement  match
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Health savings accounts (HSA)
  • Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Great work environment and culture
  • And MORE!

 

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

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Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law

 

 


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