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Local CDL A Driver

United States Careers
Pekin, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/1/2026

 

Why Messer?  

Messer is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on. 

The true strength of Messer is our people—at every level and in every role. 
 

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care. 

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter. 

 

What you will enjoy doing: Our dedicated fleet runs bulk gases to customers and other delivery points throughout the assigned region.

Pay:

  • Our driver average $80,000-$90,000 a year 
  • Shift Differentials
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • $5,000 sign-on bonus
  • $4,000 driver referral bonus program

Benefits:

  • Excellent routes and set schedules that keep you close to home
  • Multiple Medical/Dental, etc. plans to choose from
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Robust training including Virtual Reality to ensure our drivers are set up for success

As one of our Bulk Transport Drivers, you’ll be driving meticulously maintained, state-of-the-art vehicles while also professionally representing our organization to our customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Driving our commercial motor vehicles using Smith System principles
  • Following DOT, Messer North America standards, safety practices, and policies.
  • Performing tasks required in loading and delivery including product transfer, quality analysis and documentation, and customer interaction. Do you have what it takes?

Do you have what it takes?

  • Minimum of 1-year tractor trailer driving experience with a good commercial and personal driving record
  • Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker and Hazmat Endorsement
  • A high school diploma or GED Preferred

About Messer: 

Messer’s safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another. 

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization – the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.

If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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