CDL Driver

Gabriel Group; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Beary Landscaping is seeking a CDL Driver to operate company vehicles and support landscape crews. You will transport crews and equipment between the yard and job sites, perform pre-trip inspections, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations.

The role blends driving duties with hands-on landscape tasks to keep daily field operations on schedule. The position requires a valid CDL (Class A or B), a clean MVR, and the ability to pass DOT drug/alcohol screening.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B CDL in good standing.
• Clean MVR; meets company and DOT insurability standards.
• Current DOT medical certificate.
• Minimum 1–2 years of verifiable CDL experience, preferably with trailers.
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random DOT drug/alcohol screening.
• Ability to read maps/GPS and plan efficient multi-stop routes.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs regularly, up to 100 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to sit for extended driving periods and perform landscape labor when not driving.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company vehicles (dump trucks, flatbeds, trailers) with Class A/B CDL.
• Transport crews, equipment, and materials between yard/nursery and job sites.
• Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections (DVIRs).
• Load, secure, and unload equipment and materials using ramps, straps, and chains.
• Maintain driver logs and Hours of Service (HOS) records.
• Report mechanical issues and maintenance needs promptly.
• Assist ground crew with landscape tasks when not driving.
• Navigate efficient routes to maintain schedule and fuel efficiency.
• Comply with DOT and company safety policies.

Skills

CDL driving

MVR clean

Route planning

Physical stamina

Communication

Tools

GPS systems

Job description

• Location 15001 West 159th Street,Lockport, IL, 60491,United States

Description

The CDL Driver is responsible for the safe, legal, and efficient operation of company vehicles used to transport crews, equipment, and materials to and from job sites. This role combines commercial driving responsibilities with hands-on landscape crew support, and is critical to daily field operations running on schedule and in compliance with DOT regulations.

Duties and responsibilities

• Safely operate company vehicles (dump trucks, flatbeds, single/tandem axle trucks with trailers) requiring a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License.
• Transport crew members, landscaping equipment, mowers, and materials (mulch, soil, plants, stone, debris) between the yard/nursery and job sites.
• Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections (DVIRs) in accordance with FMCSA requirements.
• Safely load, secure, and unload equipment and materials, including proper use of ramps, straps, chains, and tie-downs.
• Maintain accurate driver logs and Hours of Service (HOS) records where applicable.
• Perform routine equipment checks; report mechanical issues, damage, or maintenance needs promptly.
• Support ground crew with landscape maintenance and installation tasks (mowing, planting, mulching, irrigation, hardscape) when not driving.
• Navigate efficient routes between multiple job sites while maintaining schedule and fuel efficiency.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local DOT and traffic regulations, as well as company safety policies.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned vehicle(s).
• Communicate professionally with clients, crew leaders, and dispatch regarding schedules, delays, or site conditions.
• Assist with dump/disposal runs and material pickups from suppliers (mulch yards, nurseries, stone yards).

Requirements

• Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in good standing.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR); meets company and DOT insurability standards.
• Current DOT medical examiner's certificate.
• Minimum 1–2 years of verifiable commercial driving experience, preferably with trailers.
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random DOT drug/alcohol screening.
• Ability to read maps/GPS and plan efficient multi-stop routes.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs. regularly, and up to 100 lbs. occasionally with assistance.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while driving and to perform physical landscape labor when not driving.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, and precipitation.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing in/out of vehicles, and repetitive lifting/loading motions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in landscaping, hardscaping, or green industry operations.
• Air brake and/or tanker/doubles-triples endorsements.
• Experience towing and backing trailers in tight residential or commercial settings.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills.

Summary

Who we are:

Beary Landscaping opened with an old pick-up truck in 1985. Since then, we’ve expanded to over 400 employees and 1,000 customers across five branches. We offer industry-leading service to an expansive roster of clients. Our reputation for quality, artistry, and consistency can be found in all we do.

• Accountability – We own it.
• Trust – We respect it.
• Openness – We listen and communicate it.
• Enjoyment – We work hard & have fun doing it.

Beary Landscaping is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate differences and embrace diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, and any other protected characteristics. We respect and acknowledge diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences within our team.