Lawn Equipment Delivery Driver

TRULAND Equipment; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Team member discounts

Uniforms provided

Job summary

A leading equipment dealer in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking a dependable driver to transport equipment between locations and assist with customer deliveries. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of trailer experience, a valid driver's license, and a strong understanding of safe driving practices. This role offers competitive bi-weekly wages and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience operating trailers; semi-truck experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and traffic laws.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Transport equipment to/from customers and dealer facilities.
• Maintain records and obtain necessary signatures.
• Instruct customers on equipment operating procedures as needed.
• Maintain activity records and obtain signatures/receipts.
• May offload semi-trucks and ensure safe loading procedures.
• Maintain all required certifications per DOT, OSHA, and company policy.
• Ensure accurate time and distance logs for assignments.
• Educate customers on basic equipment operating procedures as required.
• Operate and maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Keep work area clean and orderly; follow safety rules.

Skills

Gooseneck trailer experience

Safe driving practices

Effective communication

Load securement techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's License (Class A)

Job description

Equipment

We're a leading John Deere dealer with 18 locations across Indiana and Ohio, serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. If you're hardworking, eager to learn, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment—we want to hear from you!

Grow with TRU LAND Equipment

We're a leading John Deere dealer with 18 locations across Indiana and Ohio, serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. If you're hardworking, eager to learn, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment—we want to hear from you!

Purpose

Safely operate vehicles to transport equipment for the dealership. During delivery, this person may instruct customers on basic equipment operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Transports equipment to/from customers and/or between dealer facilities primarily using a rollback truck
• Supports the sales department with equipment delivery as needed
• May assist the parts department with part order pickups
• Maintains activity records and obtains necessary signatures and receipts
• May offload semi-trucks as needed
• Maintains all required certifications in line with DOT, OSHA, and company policy
• Accountable for all time and distance traveled in performing assigned duties
• May instruct customers on basic equipment operating procedures as required
• May participate in Service EDUCATE Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge
• Operates and maintains vehicles, tools, and equipment required to perform job responsibilities
• Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
• Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments
• Maintains knowledge of John Deere and competitive products
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service
• Other appropriate responsibilities assigned by manager

Experience, Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• 1+ years' experience pulling a gooseneck, tilt, or utility trailer; experience as a semi-truck operator is a plus.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required
• Experience in hauling irregular and oversized loads.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, traffic laws, and safe driving practices.
• Knowledge of proper load securement techniques.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Driving record that meets insurance company parameters.
• Ability to lift items weighing 75 lbs. repeatedly.
• Ability to pass DOT physical examination and obtain Medical Examiner's Certificate may be required.

Benefits

• Competitive bi-weekly wages
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Company-paid short-term disability & long-term disability insurance
• Life Insurance
• Team member discounts
• Access to additional voluntary insurance plans
• Employee Assistance Program (AEP)
• Company-provided uniforms

About TRU LAND Equipment

TRU LAND Equipment is a John Deere dealer with 18 locations in Indiana and Ohio that supplies and services a wide range of new and used equipment for residential, commercial and agricultural applications. We understand the unique needs and challenges that come with working your land, and we're dedicated to delivering solutions that exceed expectations. With every phone call, every visit, and every job well done, we're creating lasting partnerships built on trust.

Our Vision: To enable our customers to cultivate, shape, and manicure the landscape through relationships, engagement, and experiences based on trust, integrity, and a sense of urgency.

Our Values

• Integrity: Do the right thing
• Trust: Do what we say we are going to do
• Simplify Business Transactions: Easy to do business with
• Urgency: Engage with a sense of urgency
• Respect and Teamwork: Work together to solve our customer's needs
• Imaginative Solutions: Create solutions with thoughtfulness and purpose