EasyCareers Job Posting: Class A CDL Tractor Trailer Operator - USPS at United States Postal Service. This is a Part Time role in  Des Plaines,  IL. Salary: $22 - $28.

Class A CDL Tractor Trailer Operator - USPS

Posted on September 10, 2026

Des Plaines, IL Part Time $22 - $28

Part-Time Role Based in Des Plaines

Role Essentials

  • Position: Class A CDL Tractor Trailer Operator - USPS (Part-Time, based in Des Plaines)
  • Company: United States Postal Service
  • Based in: Des Plaines, IL (a central Des Plaines location)
  • This part-time role in Des Plaines is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
  • Our United States Postal Service part-time team in Des Plaines, IL is growing.
  • Benefit from working part-time in Des Plaines, a key hub for the Government And Freight industry.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Compensation (Part-Time): $22-$28/Hour (approx. $30k/Year)
  • Benefits: Steady supplemental income with predictable weekly hours.
  • A supportive local team and part-time friendly culture in Des Plaines.

Day-to-Day

  • This part-time position centers on your professional skills within the Government And Freight space in Des Plaines.


Drive the Backbone of the Postal Network

The local mail carriers cannot operate without the massive infrastructure that feeds them. As a Tractor Trailer Operator (TTO), you are the absolute heavyweight champion of the USPS.


  • The Freight: Transport towering bulk mail cages between Network Distribution Centers (NDCs), processing plants, and major local post offices.
  • The Workflow: The vast majority of routes are 100% drop-and-hook. Drop an empty trailer, hook up to a loaded one, and immediately hit the highway.
  • The Schedule: Say goodbye to OTR truck stops. Our routes are highly localized or regional, guaranteeing you return to your home terminal at the end of every shift.
  • The Payoff: Enjoy highly competitive commercial hourly wages negotiated by the APWU, complete with massive penalty overtime pay during the holiday peak season.

Requirements: 21+ years old, active CDL-A, safe driving record, and 2 years of verifiable tractor-trailer experience.