Seasonal Harvest Driver (CDL-A)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; White Heath (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Overtime opportunities

Harvest season earnings

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Seasonal Harvest Driver to support agricultural operations outside Champaign, IL. You will operate a 10-speed manual truck, complete routes, and work up to seven days a week with 12-hour shifts during peak season.

The position offers weekly pay and overtime opportunities, with earnings potential around $1,500 per week at peak. This seasonal role requires reliable attendance and a full harvest-season commitment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive a 10-speed manual transmission (heavy vehicle).
• Valid license and qualifications for the assigned vehicle.
• Tanker endorsement preferred.
• Available for the entire harvest season.
• Able to work seven days per week and 12-hour shifts or longer during peak season.
• Reliable transportation to locations outside Champaign.
• Strong attendance, punctuality, and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 10-speed manual truck during harvest operations.
• Transport agricultural materials safely and efficiently.
• Complete assigned routes and deliveries between designated locations.
• Perform basic pre-trip and post-trip equipment checks.
• Maintain dependable attendance throughout the full harvest season.
• Work extended hours as needed to support peak operations.

Skills

Driving

Punctuality

Tools

10-speed manual transmission

Job description

Location: Multiple locations 20–45 minutes outside Champaign, IL
Pay: $20+ per hour with weekly pay
Peak-Season Earnings: Potential to earn approximately $1,500 per week
Schedule: Up to seven days per week, 12‑hour shifts or longer during peak harvest
Job Type: Full‑time seasonal position with substantial overtime opportunity

Position Overview

Earn strong weekly pay this harvest season as a Seasonal Harvest Driver. Drivers will support agricultural operations at locations approximately 20–45 minutes outside Champaign. During peak season, expect seven‑day workweeks and shifts of 12 hours or longer, creating the opportunity to earn approximately $1,500 per week.

Candidates must be able to drive a 10‑speed manual transmission and commit to working the full harvest season. This is a great fit for an experienced driver who wants to maximize hours and earnings during a concentrated seasonal period.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a 10-speed manual truck during harvest operations
• Transport agricultural materials safely and efficiently
• Complete assigned routes and deliveries between designated locations
• Perform basic pre‑trip and post‑trip equipment checks
• Maintain dependable attendance throughout the full harvest season
• Work extended hours as needed to support peak operations

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive a 10-speed manual transmission
• Valid license and qualifications required for the assigned vehicle
• Tanker endorsement preferred
• Must be available for the entire harvest season
• Able to work seven days per week and 12‑hour shifts or longer during peak season
• Reliable transportation to work locations outside Champaign
• Strong attendance, punctuality, and dependability

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Approximately $1,500 per week in peak‑season earning potential
• Weekly pay
• Extensive overtime opportunity
• Consistent hours during the busiest part of harvest
• Opportunity to earn significant income during a concentrated season
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Referral bonus