CDL Driver - Joliet, IL

CDL Driver – Joliet, IL Home Daily | No Nights or Weekends | Unlimited PTO | $0 Health Plan Options $28-$32 per Hour

BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC (BayWa r.e.) is a solar supply partner providing solar panels and products to residential and commercial solar installation companies across the country. We deliver differentiated experiences for customers and vendor partners through expert logistics and innovative solutions.

Our mission is to be the preferred solar and energy storage partner, and our vision is to drive stable, long-term adoption of renewable energy. We offer best-in-class products, dedicated support, and services that help installation companies work smarter and grow faster. Here, people come first, and their ideas, collaboration, and commitment power our mission.

Want to get to know us better? Check out our e-magazine, Solar Review.

Why Drivers Choose BayWa r.e.

• Stable, Predictable Hours - No long-haul uncertainty
• Evenings, Nights & Weekends Off - Consistent schedule so you can be home daily
• Unlimited Paid Time Off - Take the time you need to recharge
• $0 Cost Health Insurance Options- Quality coverage on select plans
• 12 Weeks Paid Family Leave - Time to focus on what matters most
• Home Daily - Local routes that keep you close to home

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical to ensuring our customers receive the products they need, on time, safely, and in perfect condition. As a CDL Driver, you directly support the success of solar installation projects by maintaining reliable delivery operations and representing BayWa r.e. with professionalism at every stop. Your work keeps projects moving and strengthens the trust our customers place in us. In this role, you are more than a driver. You are a key part of the supply chain that powers renewable energy projects. Your reliability, safety mindset, and customer focus help deliver not just products, but progress.

What You'll Do

You will safely transport and deliver solar equipment to distribution centers, job sites, and customers while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and customer service. This role combines driving, logistics coordination, and hands-on warehouse support.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Safely operate a CDL vehicle to deliver solar panels and related equipment
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain accurate electronic driver logs
• Load trucks and verify order accuracy, weight compliance, and proper load security
• Utilize a Truck Mounted Forklift (TMF) and warehouse equipment to load/unload materials
• Provide excellent customer service during deliveries through clear communication
• Maintain compliance with DOT regulations, including drug and alcohol testing
• Report vehicle issues promptly and ensure overall vehicle safety and performance
• Maintain delivery and fleet documentation for internal reporting
• Support warehouse operations including picking, packing, and shipping as needed
• Follow all safety protocols, including PPE usage and incident reporting

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience operating combination vehicles (flatbed with TMF preferred)
• Proficiency with DOT regulations, including legal strapping and load securement
• Experience operating forklifts and truck-mounted forklifts
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal teams
• Basic technical skills for logs, data entry, and communication tools
• Commitment to safety, professionalism, and customer service

Physical & Work Environment

• Regularly required to sit, drive, and use repetitive motion
• Ability to lift to up to 50 lbs. (150 lbs. with team lift)
• Ability to move up to 2,500 lbs. using equipment
• Work performed in outdoor environments with varying weather conditions
• Exposure to loud environments and active warehouse/job site settings

Compensation & Benefits: We strive to offer progressive benefits to our employees. We believe that our employees and our culture are the foundation of the work that we do.

• Retirement Program with up to 5% Employer match
• Health Premium covered 100% for individuals (select plan)
• Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Group & Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
• Unlimited PTO
• 100% Paid family leave up to 12 weeks
• Paid Holidays

In developing this job posting, care was taken to include the competencies needed to successfully perform this role. However, this may not fully describe all essential functions for ADA purposes. Reasonable accommodation will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.