Job Description
Firearms OTR Driver Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC), the #1 firearms auction house in the world, is searching for professional and reliable full-time
O ver-the-Road (OTR) Driver. NO CDL REQUIRED! With passion and knowledge for guns (and safety!), the OTR Driver maximizes earning potential for special bonuses by traveling across the country with assigned co-driver to transport guns and historic auction items while hearing stories first-hand and experiencing adventure. Click to check out RIAC's hiring video!
Highly competitive starting salary! This position has an hourly gross base rate of $21.63 and eligibility for insurance benefits after meeting the required waiting period. When not drivi ng, full-time OTR Driver works in the warehouse, ships items to clients, sets up displays for auction, and/or completes inventory projects during standard hours of operation (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST).
What does a typical day for the RIAC Driver look like? While there is typically no mundane and monotonous work, OTR drivers can expect the following:
- Traveling between RIAC facilities and client locations for pickup and delivery; and
- Handling and ensuring safe loading and unloading of collectible firearms and bladed weapons in addition to other military and historic collectibles.
How many OTR days can the RIAC Driver expect? Full-time OTR Driver completes one (1) long trip per month with an average of 8-10 consecutive days, but actual length of trip may vary. In addition, full-time driver should expect 3-5 day OTR trips approx. 1–3 times per month.
Why work for RIAC?- Full-time OTR driver is hourly and benefits eligible!
- While OTR, all meals, lodging, and other relevant expenses are paid by the company!
- While at Rock Island location, FREE fountain soda, fruit, oatmeal and treats!
- BONUS MONEY!
- End over year Bonus based on total days on the road
- 50 days - $2,000
- 100 days - $4,000
- 150 days - $6,000
- 180 days - $10,000
- Drivers who are on the road after 8 days also receive a bonus day off!
Qualified candidates meet the following requirements: - Valid driver’s license;
- Ability to obtain Illinois Class C driver’s license (Class C for Iowa residents), or equivalent;
- Ability to pass DOT physical;
- Favorable driving record without DUI conviction(s) within the past seven (7) years; and
- Ability to obtain and maintain active FOID card status (Illinois residents only).
Requirements such as Class C Illinois driver’s license, DOT physical, and FOID card are paid by the company.
Rock Island Auction Company has been the #1 firearms auction house in the world every year since 2003. Today, RIAC employs a growing team of about 150 people and continues to set industry standards and expectations year over year. Between our 6 public auctions and 8+ online auctions each year, we sell tens of thousands of firearms, bladed weapons, military artifacts, and firearms accessories annually. We have a habit of excellence, regularly breaking and re-breaking our own records and redefining success in our industry, as more and more customers admire our results and trust our reputation. The employer and its subsidiaries are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employers. To learn more about EEO, please review "" poster in English (including a screen-readable electronic version), Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese.
The employer and its subsidiaries are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employers. To learn more about EEO, please review " EEO is the Law " poster in English (including a screen-readable electronic version), Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese.
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