Vehicle Yard Driver – Elwood, IL

Company: Road & Rail Services
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Position Type: Full-Time
Availability: Weekends required

Drive New Vehicles and Stay Active

Road & Rail Services is looking for safety-minded drivers to support vehicle-processing operations in Elwood, Illinois. You will check new vehicles for visible damage and transport them between designated locations on the customer's property before shipment.

This job takes place in an active vehicle yard and requires regular outdoor work. It is not a delivery, rideshare, or valet position. It may be a great fit if you enjoy driving, working independently, and moving throughout your shift.

Primary Duties

In this position, you will:

Walk around each vehicle and inspect it before movement

Document or report existing damage and safety issues

Transport vehicles through the facility using approved routes

Place vehicles in their assigned parking bays

Help maintain accurate vehicle inventory

Follow site traffic rules and all applicable safety procedures

Assist with tag-and-rinse wash operations at applicable locations

Maintain clean and orderly work areas

Perform additional operational tasks as directed by management

Qualifications

Candidates should:

Hold a valid state driver's license when operating company vehicles or equipment

Report to work consistently and on time

Understand and follow verbal and written directions

Work carefully around moving vehicles in a fast-paced environment

Wear required personal protective equipment correctly

Have flexibility to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and adjusted schedules when business demands require it

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Most duties are completed outside in a working automotive facility. Employees must be prepared to:

Perform work in hot or cold temperatures, rain, dust, noise, and changing weather

Remain standing or walking for extended periods

Regularly bend, kneel, turn, and reach when entering and exiting vehicles or shuttle vans

Stay attentive while working near vehicle traffic

Encounter water mist, moisture, and condensation when assigned near tag-and-rinse equipment

Employee Benefits

Road & Rail Services offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to build a long-term career, including:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Annual allowance for shoe wear

Company-issued personal protective equipment

Opportunities to advance within the organization

We welcome veterans and are committed to recognizing and promoting employees who demonstrate strong performance and dependability.

About Road & Rail Services

Road & Rail Services has supported transportation and rail operations across North America since 1987. Our teams provide vehicle-processing, terminal, plant, and rail-equipment maintenance services to railroads, shippers, and equipment owners.

Apply Now

If you are dependable, attentive to safety, and interested in an active driving job around new vehicles, apply today to join the Road & Rail Services team in Elwood.