The County Materials Family of Companies manufactures and delivers concrete construction products to meet the demand for growing communities. Since 1946, we've relied on our talented and dedicated team members to provide reliable products with personalized service. 

We’re hiring a Flatbed Driver to join County Materials Corporation in Madison, IL.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a reliable and safety‑focused Flatbed CDL Driver to transport freight using a flatbed tractor‑trailer. This position requires strong attention to detail, physical ability to secure and tarp loads, and strict adherence to DOT regulations and company safety standards. The Flatbed Driver serves as a professional representative of the company at customer locations, ensuring on‑time deliveries, excellent customer service, and safe freight handling.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform safe and efficient transportation of goods using flatbed tractor‑trailer equipment
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service when interacting with customers and site personnel
• Conduct pre‑trip, post‑trip, and in‑route inspections of tractor, trailer, and securement equipment
• Secure and tarp loads properly in compliance with DOT regulations and company policies
• Operate tractor‑trailer combinations in a safe and professional manner
• Maintain compliance with all DOT, FMCSA, and company safety regulations
• Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
• Unload materials using approved methods, including pipe unloaders when required
• Maintain cleanliness and operating condition of assigned tractor and trailer
• Receive dispatch instructions, communicate job status, and report completion of deliveries
• Maintain consistent communication with dispatch throughout assigned routes
• Represent the company professionally by maintaining positive customer relationships

COUNTY Core Competencies: The expected behaviors of all COUNTY team members that align with Our Values and Our Commitments:

• Integrity & Organizational Awareness (L1)
• Customer First Focus (L1)
• Results Driven Orientation (L1)
• Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration (L1)
• Problem Solving & Decision Making (L1)
• Creativity & Innovation (L1)

Job-Based Competencies:

• Transportation Management (L1) 
• Delivery Management (L1) 
• DOT & Regulatory Compliance (L1) 
• Dispatch Operations (L1) 
• Coordination (L1) 
• Safety Management (L2) 
• Route Optimization (L1) 
• Performance Metrics (L1) 
• Vehicle & Equipment Knowledge (L2) 
• Communication (L1)

Experience & Qualifications: (Required or Preferred)  

• High school education (or Equivalent).
• Must hold a valid CDL prior to hire.
• Minimum of 2 years driving experience.

Work Environment:

• Work in outdoor weather conditions, including extreme hot or cold temperatures.
• Work near moving machinery and equipment.
• Work in a noisy environment.

Physical & Work Expectations:

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Sitting.
• Carrying/Lifting 10 - 40 Pounds.
• Standing / Walking / Climbing.
• Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending.
• Pushing / Pulling / Reaching Above Shoulder.

Frequency Codes
N – Never
I – Infrequent (up to 1 hour per day)
O – Occasionally (1–2 hours per day)
F – Frequently (2–5 hours per day)
C – Continuously (6+ hours per day

Frequency (N, I, O, F, C) / Description – % of time (range) Responsibility for a Specific Function or Program

Work Location and Schedule: Primary location of the job: % of Time

1. Inside/Office working environment: 67%
2. Outside working environment: 33%

Primary working hours of the job:

1. Primary hours: 40 Hours per week
2. Overtime required: 25% - Seasonal
3. Travel required: Yes – Company Vehicle – Home every night

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: [This section should list physical activities (hearing, seeing, lifting, standing, etc.) and mental demands (comprehension, reasoning, decision making, math, etc.) that are necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Part II: Physical Demands (Fill in frequency code next to physical task)

Frequency Codes
N – Never
I – Infrequent (up to 1 hour per day)
O – Occasionally (1–2 hours per day)
F – Frequently (2–5 hours per day)
C – Continuously (6+ hours per day)

Physical Tasks / Frequency / Reason for Physical Action

Stand: O – While loading truck
Sit: F – While driving truck
Walk: O – While loading truck
Bend/Twist: O – while strapping load
Push: O – while strapping load, adjusting pipes
Pull: O – while strapping load, adjusting pipes
Climb (stairs/ladders): O – Catwalk to truck
Reach: O – while strapping truck
Lift: O – Lifting chains, tie downs, come-alongs

Carry: O - Lifting chains, tie downs, come-alongs
Grasp/Grip: I - Lifting chains, tie downs, come-alongs
Repetitive Motions: N
Kneel/Crawl: O – While strapping load
Run: N
Jump: N
Rapid work speed: N
Filing: N
Finger movement: N
Keyboard use: N
Close vision: C – looking at tablet
Color vision: I – looking at tablet
Depth perception: C - driving
Far vision: C - driving
Hear: C – talking to dispatch
Talk: F – talking to dispatch
Smell: N
Touch: I - straps
Other:

Weight Lifted / Amount / Frequency / Reason

Up to 10 pounds: 10-40 – Carrying and lifting straps
Up to 25 pounds: I
Up to 50 pounds: I – Lifting dunnage on trailers for bracing
Up to 100 pounds: ___
More than 100 pounds: ___

WORKING CONDITIONS / EXPOSURES

Condition / Frequency / Reason
Heat: F - Summer Months
Cold: F – Winter Months
Temperature changes: F – Based on climate
Dampness: O - Weather
Humidity: O - Weather
Wet environment: O - Weather
Work outdoors: F – Making deliveries
Noise: F – Jobsites equipment / Moffett forklifts
Vibration: I – Operating forklifts / Trucks
Heights: I – Climbing on trailers
Confined spaces: N
Moving objects: F – Other vehicles on the road
Solvents: N        
Acids/corrosives: N
Other chemicals: N
Dust: I – Jobsites
Dirt: Jobsites     
Fumes/Vapors/Mists: N
Gases: N
Office environment: N
Work alone: F
Work with others: I – Working with yard personal and at Jobsites
Other: ___

Vision Requirements: Does this job have special vision requirements?

Vision Type / Frequency / Reason
Close vision (20 inches or less): F – Reading tablet
Distance vision (20 feet or more): F – Driving, DOT Requirements
Color vision: N  
Peripheral vision: F – Driving, operating truck
Depth perception: F – Steps, driving, operating truck
Ability to adjust focus: F – Operating truck
No special vision requirements: N           

Noise Level: How much noise is typical for the work environment of this job? 

Very Quiet : (Examples: forest trail, isolation booth for hearing test)
Quiet: (Examples: library, private office) 
Moderate Noise: (Examples: business office with computer printers, light traffic) 
Loud Noise: (Examples: normal shop conditions) 
Very Loud Noise: (Examples: jackhammer work, metal can manufacturing department) 

Safety Equipment:

Required safety equipment: Company required PPE (hard hat, eye protection, high awareness upper garment, safety shoes)
Where and when used: Always

The County Materials Family of Companies connects candidates with rewarding careers in concrete manufacturing, an industry that’s growing faster than most. We work alongside individuals to leverage their skills and align them with diverse job opportunities in production, transportation, safety, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, risk management, and more. 

Military service members and veterans are encouraged to apply.