Field Crew Driver and Installer (combined position) in Batavia, Illinois at Blue Peak Tents Inc.

COMPENSATION

Starting pay within each range is based on experience and interview performance.

• Field Crew Installer (No License): Starting at $20.00/hr, more based on experience

• Driver — C-Class License: Starting at $22.00/hr, more based on experience

• CDL Class B: Starting at $25.00/hr

• CDL Class A: Starting at $27.00/hr

Already have a D-Class (standard) license with a clean record and truck driving experience? We will sponsor qualified new hires to obtain their C-Class license at no cost, including paid time and a company truck for the driving test. CDL openings are filled on an as-needed basis.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Blue Peak Tents is one of the largest event tent companies in the Midwest. We are looking for dependable, high-energy crew members to load, transport, install, and tear down commercial event tents and related equipment. This is a hands-on, physically demanding job for people who enjoy working outdoors, take pride in teamwork, and are mechanically inclined.

No CDL required for the vast majority of our fleet. Most of our trucks are non-CDL vehicles under 26,001 lbs that require an Illinois C-Class license. If you do not have a license at all, that is fine too — we hire laborers who work alongside drivers performing the same installation and teardown work on site.

WE ARE ACTIVELY HIRING AT TWO LEVELS

Field Crew Installer — No License Required

Performs loading, unloading, tent installation, and teardown at event sites. Reports to the warehouse each day and works under the direction of a Project Manager. No driving duties.

Responsibilities:

• Arrive at the warehouse as scheduled and report to the Project Manager

• Load, unload, install, set up, break down, and remove event tents and related equipment

• Safely load and secure equipment, including weight distribution, tie-downs, and clearance checks

• Follow project plans and instructions to ensure accurate and timely setups

• Work collaboratively as part of a field crew to meet event deadlines and quality standards

• Maintain a safe, organized job site and warehouse environment

• Operate hand tools and installation equipment safely

• Comply with company safety procedures

• Complete basic paperwork including equipment checklists and timekeeping

• Provide professional, courteous communication with clients and teammates on site

Field Crew Driver — Minimum C-Class License Required

Same installation duties as above, plus you will drive a company truck (with or without trailer) to transport equipment to and from job sites. Valid Illinois C-Class license in good standing and clean MVR required. No CDL needed. This is our primary hiring need.

Don't have your C-Class yet? If you hold a D-Class (standard) license in good standing with a clean MVR and experience driving trucks or larger vehicles, we will sponsor you to obtain your C-Class at no cost. We provide a state study guide, paid time to take the tests, and a company truck for the driving portion. The process involves a written test and a driving test at the Secretary of State. Reach out and we will walk you through it.

We also accept applications from CDL Class B and Class A holders for a limited number of positions involving larger vehicles. CDL roles are filled selectively and compensated at higher rates.

Additional Driver Responsibilities:

• Drive company trucks (with or without trailers) to transport equipment to and from job sites

• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report any vehicle or equipment issues

• Comply with applicable traffic regulations

• Ability to back trucks with trailers into tight spaces at event venues

SCHEDULE, TRAVEL & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Seasonal position; shifts start as early as 5:00 AM and vary daily based on crew assignment and job location. Shifts may last up to 12 hours

• Flexible schedule required, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays

• Crews operate 7 days per week during the busy season

• Overnight travel required for some jobs, typically 2 to 4 nights at a time

• Travel is generally within the Midwest (approximately an 8-hour radius of Chicago). Travel is not constant but is required during portions of the busy season

• Work is primarily performed outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Company-provided uniform

BENEFITS

• 401(k) with matching

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Company-provided uniform

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull 50 to 75 lbs

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, and climb for extended periods

• Comfortable performing physically demanding work in heat, cold, wind, rain, and on uneven terrain

• Ability to work long shifts and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment

• Manual dexterity to safely operate hand tools and installation equipment

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

• Strong work ethic with drive, energy, and common sense

• Mechanically inclined with the ability to use common hand tools

• Strong team player who can take direction and adapt to changing job site conditions

• Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused

• Ability to operate trucks with trailers and back into tight spaces (required for driver roles)

• Clear, professional communication with teammates and clients

LICENSING & DRIVING — CLEAN MVR REQUIRED

• Field Crew Installer: No license required. Installation and field labor duties only. Starting at $20/hr.

• Driver — C-Class (Non-CDL): Valid Illinois C-Class license in good standing. Clean MVR required. This is our highest-volume hiring need. Starting at $22/hr.

• D-Class to C-Class Upgrade: If you have a clean D-Class (standard) license and truck driving experience, we will sponsor you to get your C-Class at no cost. Paid time, study guide, and company truck provided.

• CDL Class B: Clean MVR required. Limited openings. Starting at $25/hr.

• CDL Class A: Clean MVR required. Limited openings. Starting at $27/hr.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE (NOT REQUIRED)

• Prior experience in event setup, tent installation, staging, construction, landscaping, or general labor

• Experience working in outdoor, physical, or trade-related roles

• Familiarity with hand tools, mechanical assembly, or basic rigging

• Previous experience as part of a field crew or installation team

• Experience driving box trucks, work trucks, or commercial vehicles (C-Class license sponsorship available for D-Class holders with truck experience)