Driver/Yard Laborer

Elevate Fence Partners; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Peerless Fence is looking for a Driver/Yard Laborer in Illinois to support efficient yard and shop operations. You will stage and load materials for next day’s installations and unload incoming shipments, ensuring accuracy and organization in a fast-moving yard environment.

Ideal candidates maintain a strong work ethic, can prioritize tasks, and hold a valid Class C driver's license. Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and work in all weather is required; forklift certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Maintain an organized work environment.
• Maintain a current and valid driver’s license, including class C license.
• Capable of lifting up to 80 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate clearly, respectfully.
• Forklift certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, stage, and load material required for next day’s project installations.
• Unload material from delivery trucks.

Skills

Self-starter

Task prioritization

Organization

Driver's license (Class C)

Heavy lifting (up to 80 lbs)

Weather readiness

Clear communication

Forklift certification

Job description

About this position

Quality, service, and integrity are the core values that founded Peerless Fence in 1961. While we have grown from our modest beginnings in Villa Park, IL as subcontractors installing commercial chain link fences, we continue to deliver on this promise today.

We aregrowing fast whilechanging and evolving every day–andweare seeking high energy, high initiative, adaptable individualsto grow with our company. We thrive on change and our ability to pivot quickly. Ouremployeesare held to a high standard andare an extremely important part of our team.

Position Overview

The Driver/Yard Laborer position is responsible for supporting efficient, accurate, and organized operations in our yard facility. This position is responsible for staging material pick ups and making local deliveries. The Driver/Yard Laborer is primarily focused on the following objectives:

• Support efficient daily operations in shop and yard facilities
• Stage and deliver material with accuracy

This role supports and embraces a culture committed to delivering the Peerless Promise with Quality, Service & Integrity.

Role and Responsibilities

• Prepare, stage, and load material required for next day’s project installations
• Unload material from delivery trucks

Required Skills

• A self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Maintain an organized work environment
• Maintain a current and valid driver’s license, including class C license
• Capable of lifting up to 80 pounds
• Willingness and ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to communicate clearly, respectfully

Preferred Skills:

• Current and valid forklift certification

What We Offer

What credentials do you need? Proven high performance results, the right personality for our culture, and the perseverance to make the customer happy no matter how hard it gets. That is all.

Joining our team means becoming part of a growing organization that values its employees and invests in their future. Eligible full-time employees receive a competitive benefits package including paid holidays, PTO, medical, dental, vision, disability, and voluntary life benefits, plus a 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting eligibility beginning the first of the month after hire.Additionalvoluntary benefits include critical illness and accident coverage, identity theft protection, legal aid, and pet insurance.

Why Join Us?

If you enjoy building, improving, and solving problems in a fast-moving environment,you’lllikely thrivehere.We’relooking for people who are adaptable, collaborative, and excited to grow alongside the business.