THOMPSON & JOHNSON EQUIPMENT Co., Inc.
CDL A Truck Driver
Job Summary
$29 Per Hour
East Syracuse, NY
CDL A
Local
0+ Months of CDL Experience
401k
Job Details
Handling Type
Touch Freight
Transmission Type
Automatic
Job Requirements
CDL Class
CDL A
CDL Experience
0+ (includes CDL students)
Endorsements
H - Hazardous Materials
Full Description
Drive local. Be home every night. Deliver what matters.
Also searching: CDL driver, truck driver, local driver, equipment hauler
$29 - $32/hour based on experience
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (with overtime opportunities as needed)
Home every night - no overnight travel
At Thompson & Johnson Equipment, our drivers play a critical role in delivering equipment safely and professionally to our customers.
We're looking for a CDL A Truck Driver to join our Syracuse team and support deliveries across the region. This is a local driving position, giving you consistent hours and the ability to be home every night.
What You'll Do
What Makes This Role Different
What You Bring
What We Offer
Benefits that actually make a difference:
Additional perks:
Why Thompson & Johnson?
We're a third-generation, family-owned company serving Upstate NY with a reputation for taking care of both our customers and our employees.
This is a place where employees build long-term careers-not just punch a clock.
Work Environment
This is a physical role requiring lifting, securing loads, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Prerequisites
Apply Today
If you're a safety-focused driver who wants consistent hours, great pay, and to be home every night-we'd love to talk.
Also searching: CDL driver, truck driver, local driver, equipment hauler
$29 - $32/hour based on experience
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (with overtime opportunities as needed)
Home every night - no overnight travel
At Thompson & Johnson Equipment, our drivers play a critical role in delivering equipment safely and professionally to our customers.
We're looking for a CDL A Truck Driver to join our Syracuse team and support deliveries across the region. This is a local driving position, giving you consistent hours and the ability to be home every night.
What You'll Do
- Load, secure, and transport equipment to and from customer job sites
- Operate trucks and trailers safely while complying with all DOT regulations
- Perform pre- and post-trip inspections (fuel, brakes, lights, tires, etc.)
- Deliver equipment to customers and assist with unloading and placement
- Provide basic instruction on safe equipment operation when needed
- Communicate professionally with customers and internal teams
- Complete delivery paperwork, logs, and inspection reports
- Maintain a clean and well-functioning truck and equipment
What Makes This Role Different
- Home every night - no overnight travel
- Consistent weekday schedule (Monday-Friday)
- Local routes - stay within the Upstate NY region
- Hands-on role - not just driving, but interacting with customers and equipment
- Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing company
What You Bring
- Valid CDL A license with HAZMAT endorsement
- Clean driving record acceptable to company and insurance carrier
- Ability to safely operate trucks, trailers, and material handling equipment
- Strong attention to safety and detail
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Ability to complete required paperwork and logs accurately
- High school diploma or equivalent
What We Offer
Benefits that actually make a difference:
- Medical insurance as low as $5/week + FREE vision
- Dental, life, and supplemental coverage such as LTD, STD, and specified disease (cancer, heart, kidney) insurance
- 401(k) with 50% company match (up to 5%)
- Generous PTO + holidays
Additional perks:
- $500 annual tool allowance
- $600 annual well-being reimbursement
- $200 annual gym membership
- $100 annual boot allowance
- $100 annual company clothing allowance
Why Thompson & Johnson?
We're a third-generation, family-owned company serving Upstate NY with a reputation for taking care of both our customers and our employees.
- Average employee tenure: 10+ years
- Best Places to Work (8 years running)
- A culture built on teamwork, respect, and doing things the right way
This is a place where employees build long-term careers-not just punch a clock.
Work Environment
This is a physical role requiring lifting, securing loads, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Prerequisites
- Profile assessment
- DOT physical (required for CDL drivers)
- DOT drug screening (in accordance with federal regulations)
Apply Today
If you're a safety-focused driver who wants consistent hours, great pay, and to be home every night-we'd love to talk.
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