Company
WS Thomas Transfer, LLC.
Location
Chicago, IL
Job type
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
Via
via Indeed
Job description
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Job Type
Home Daily
License Type
Class A CDL
Pay
$30/Hourly
Bonus
$2,500
Job Description
WS Thomas Transfer, a 100+ year old company, is looking to
add CDL A Tanker Drivers to our team. WS Thomas offers an environment centered around family and our drivers always come first. Our drivers find the perfect combination of quality home time and pay. This position is Home Daily and runs
from Riverdale, IL to Bolingbrook, IL.
Tanker and Hazmat endorsements REQUIRED.
$2,500 Sign-On Bonus!
$30/hr for 1st shift
Paid Weekly Via Direct Deposit
Pet Program (30 pounds or less)
Rider Program
$2,000 Referral Bonus Eligibility - Unlimited
24/7 Professional Dispatcher Support
24/7 Truck Maintenance Support
Fuel Card
E-ZPass/Pre-pass
Trucks Are Governed at 68 MPH
Paid 1 Day Orientation (housing & travel is on us)
Requirements:
21 Years of Age
Good Work History
Clean Driving Record
6 Months of Driving Experience Preferred
A Commitment to Safe Driving
Employee Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to reward our employees and their families with the resources necessary to take care of themselves today and in the future. WST offers a very robust benefits package, including:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Company Provided Basic Life Insurance - $15,000
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
Voluntary Short Term / Long Term Disability
401(k) with Company Matching
Holiday Pay
Paid Vacation/PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
CDL Legal Plan available
Access to Company Resort in Gatlinburg, TN
Chicago, Illinois
Job Type
Home Daily
License Type
Class A CDL
Pay
$30/Hourly
Bonus
$2,500
Job Description
WS Thomas Transfer, a 100+ year old company, is looking to
add CDL A Tanker Drivers to our team. WS Thomas offers an environment centered around family and our drivers always come first. Our drivers find the perfect combination of quality home time and pay. This position is Home Daily and runs
from Riverdale, IL to Bolingbrook, IL.
Tanker and Hazmat endorsements REQUIRED.
$2,500 Sign-On Bonus!
$30/hr for 1st shift
Paid Weekly Via Direct Deposit
Pet Program (30 pounds or less)
Rider Program
$2,000 Referral Bonus Eligibility - Unlimited
24/7 Professional Dispatcher Support
24/7 Truck Maintenance Support
Fuel Card
E-ZPass/Pre-pass
Trucks Are Governed at 68 MPH
Paid 1 Day Orientation (housing & travel is on us)
Requirements:
21 Years of Age
Good Work History
Clean Driving Record
6 Months of Driving Experience Preferred
A Commitment to Safe Driving
Employee Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to reward our employees and their families with the resources necessary to take care of themselves today and in the future. WST offers a very robust benefits package, including:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Company Provided Basic Life Insurance - $15,000
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
Voluntary Short Term / Long Term Disability
401(k) with Company Matching
Holiday Pay
Paid Vacation/PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
CDL Legal Plan available
Access to Company Resort in Gatlinburg, TN
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What is the median hourly wage for welders in the United States as of January 2026 including overtime rates?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median hourly wage for welders at $28.45 as of January 2026 with time-and-a-half overtime required after 40 hours under FLSA rules. Welders in manufacturing earn an additional $4.20 per hour on average for night shifts. Annual median earnings reach $59,176 for full-time roles.
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How many hours per week can welders legally work in the United States without overtime pay in 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor sets the standard workweek at 40 hours with overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate required after that threshold in 2026. Welders on federal contracts receive double time for hours over 48 in a workweek. Paid sick leave of up to 56 hours annually applies under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act extensions.
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What education and experience are required to qualify for welder jobs in the United States in 2026?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics states a high school diploma plus 6-12 months of postsecondary welding training or apprenticeship is required for 2026 entry-level positions. Three years of documented experience is mandatory for structural welding roles under AWS D1.1 standards referenced by DOL. Certification in SMAW or GMAW processes must be completed before hire.
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What documents are required to apply for welder positions through U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeships in 2026?
Applicants must submit Form ETA-671, high school transcripts, and proof of U.S. work authorization to DOL-registered programs by March 2026 deadlines. A valid driver's license and negative drug test results from a SAMHSA-certified lab are mandatory. Background checks via FBI fingerprinting are required for nuclear or pipeline welding tracks.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor