CDL Class A Driver / Excavation Equipment Operator
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Lake Bluff, IL
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Logistics
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a satisfactory driving record.
- Current DOT medical certification.
- Previous commercial truck driving and equipment trailer experience is preferred but not required.
- Experience operating Dingos, skid steers, mini excavators, or similar excavation equipment is preferred but not required.
- Willingness to learn and follow safe equipment loading, unloading, and load securement procedures.
- Willingness to perform regular hand excavation and physical labor.
- Dependability, punctuality, and the ability to follow directions and work with a crew.
- Ability to meet applicable pre-employment DOT drug-testing requirements and complete a background check.
Full description
Company: Krügel Cobbles, Inc.
Location: 3337 W. Berwyn Ave., Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Position Type: Full-Time, Seasonal (through late fall or early winter, weather permitting)Starting Pay: $26.00–$30.00+ per hour, depending on experience and skill level
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
About the Role
Krügel Cobbles, Inc. is hiring a reliable CDL Class A Driver / Excavation Equipment Operator to join our hardscape installation team for the remainder of the 2026 season. The season concludes in late fall or early winter, with the final work date depending on weather and project schedules.
This hands-on position combines driving six-wheeler dump trucks, transporting equipment and materials, operating excavation equipment, and performing physical field labor. You will help prepare sites for patios, driveways, walkways, and other outdoor living projects.
Hand excavation with a shovel and other physical labor are regular responsibilities of this position. We are looking for someone who works safely, communicates well, and is ready to support the crew.
New CDL Class A drivers are encouraged to apply! Previous commercial driving and excavation equipment experience is preferred but not required. Applicants must hold a valid Class A CDL, be willing to learn, and be comfortable performing hands-on field labor.
Key Responsibilities
- Driving and hauling: Drive six-wheeler dump trucks and tow equipment trailers to transport machinery, aggregates, materials, and excavated spoils.
- Equipment securement: Safely load, unload, and secure equipment using appropriate chains, binders, and straps.
- Equipment operation: Operate Dingos, skid steers, and mini excavators for excavation, grading, trenching, backfilling, and material handling.
- Hand excavation and labor: Dig with a shovel, move materials, rake and level areas, and assist with site preparation and cleanup.
- Site safety: Follow site instructions and marked utility locations, maintain awareness of ground workers, and follow safe excavation procedures.
- Inspections and maintenance: Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, grease equipment, check fluids, and promptly report mechanical or safety concerns.
- Teamwork: Work closely with the excavation foreman and other crew members to complete projects safely and efficiently.