DRIVER / Equipment Maintenance (Bridgeview, IL)

Lifting-Gear-Hire-Corp; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick time

Vacation time

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

Training program

Job summary

LGH, founded in 1990, provides hoisting and rigging equipment rentals for installation, maintenance and repair across infrastructure, including bridges and stadiums. An immediate need exists for a non-CDL Driver in Bridgeview, IL, to ensure timely delivery and site support.

The role includes warehouse duties, equipment inspections, and PLC fault checks; valid Class C license and DOT MEC required on start. Hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 am–3:30 pm, full-time with possible overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Commercial driving experience required.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License, Class C or above.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• DOT certification required upon commencement of employment; certification must be maintained.
• Must be able to pass a hair follicle drug screening.
• Mechanical background or aptitude strongly desired.
• Prior forklift experience strongly preferred.
• Prior warehouse/manufacturing or related work required.
• Experience working on air hoists, come alongs, manual hoists, and electric hoists desired.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicles to transport rental equipment in a safe and timely manner.
• Load equipment orders for delivery, confirming all equipment on each order is accounted for.
• Pick-up equipment, utilize iPad to process equipment return in-bound order system, verifying the condition of returned items, while ensuring all equipment is accurately accounted for.
• Report all customer complaints or issues to Foreman
• Ensure proper maintenance of vehicles including checking oil, fuel and keeping the vehicle clean; report any issues to manager
• Perform errands as requested
• Disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, reassemble and test various types of electrical, hand operated, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on rental equipment
• Prepare rental equipment orders and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with our quality standards
• Operate forklift to load and unload delivery vehicles and transport equipment within the warehouse as part of daily operations

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Description

Founded in 1990, LGH stands at the forefront of the hoisting and rigging equipment rental industry, providing rental equipment responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of everything from the bridges you drive on to the sports stadiums you visit.

We have an immediate need for a driver to join our team where you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring timely delivery of rental equipment orders, while adhering to all safety and compliance standards. When you aren’t on the road transporting equipment, you’ll be in the warehouse maintaining our top-notch rental equipment, guaranteeing its immediate ability for safe utilization.

In this position you will:

• Drive company vehicles to transport rental equipment in a safe and timely manner
• Load equipment orders for delivery, confirming all equipment on each order is accounted for
• Pick-up equipment, utilize iPad to process equipment return in-bound order system, verifying the condition of returned items, while ensuring all equipment is accurately accounted for
• Report all customer complaints or issues to Foreman
• Ensure proper maintenance of vehicles including checking oil, fuel and keeping the vehicle clean; report any issues to manager
• Perform errands as requested
• Disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, reassemble and test various types of electrical, hand operated, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on rental equipment
• Prepare rental equipment orders and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with our quality standards
• Operate forklift to load and unload delivery vehicles and transport equipment within the warehouse as part of daily operations

Please note: This is a non-CDL driving position requiring a valid Illinois Class C driver’s license and a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC). After an offer is made and the candidate successfully passes all pre-employment screenings, the company will arrange for the candidate to obtain their DOT MEC prior to the start of their employment.

Hours:

Monday – Friday (7:00 am - 3:30 pm shift) FULL TIME; Occasional overtime may be required.

Location:

Bridgeview, IL

Minimum Starting Pay:

$28.27

This is a full-time, Union position; employees receive an annual contractual increase each December.

Benefits:

Paid holidays, sick, and vacation time; full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, basic life insurance, plus additional optional voluntary benefits; vested 401(k) with 5% company match; continual, comprehensive, industry-leading training program.

Education/Training

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Requirements:

• Commercial driving experience required
• Must possess a valid, Driver's License, Class C or above
• Must be 21 years of age
• Driving record must meet insurance underwriting requirements
  • No DUI, reckless driving, or serious moving violations within the past 5 years
  • No more than 2 moving violations within the last 3 years
  • No more than 2 preventable incidents within the last 3 years
• Must be able to pass a hair follicle drug screening
• DOT certification required upon commencement of employment; certification must be maintained
• Mechanical background or aptitude strongly desired
• Prior warehouse/manufacturing or related work required
• Experience working on air hoists, come alongs, manual hoists, and electric hoists desired
• Prior forklift experience strongly preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 55 lbs.

All employment offers are contingent upon the ability to pass the following:

• Background Check & Employment Verifications
• Hair Follicle Drug Test

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is legally authorized to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor work visas.

https://www.rentlgh.com/