Local Driver

Position Overview

Operates a commercial motor vehicle tractor trailer and/or straight truck on behalf of the company to complete household goods shipments for local moves. Is the lead person in charge for help/labor connected to a particular move that s/he is assigned. Incumbent provides a quality moving service interacting with all levels of Crown Moving and Storage customers, vendors and other staff in a professional manner.

• Assumes lead role/responsibility for helper/laborers assigned to move in the loading and unloading of household goods shipments for local moves.
• Responsible for completion of all paperwork assigned to each job including but not limited to Bills of Lading, Daily records of duty status (logbooks) and military and government paperwork.
• Prepares inventory of items to be prepared for shipping and inspects each item closely identifying any existing damages and listing these on the inventory.
• Properly stack, pad, and secure household goods in company vehicles.
• Remove debris from customer’s premises after loading, unloading or unpacking.
• Load necessary materials and equipment on vehicle for each job.
• Deliver and unpack household goods at customer’s residence.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedules on equipment.
• Load and deliver storage pickups and deliveries.
• Perform O&I moves (office moves) when needed.
• Perform packing jobs as necessary.
• Check oil and fuel levels on all equipment before driving.
• Palletize storage shipments in the warehouse.
• Assist with cleaning the warehouse, dock and local equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date logs for intrastate and interstate moves.

Required Experience:

1 to 2 years. Must have 1 year experience driving tractor trailer plus one year of household goods experience for class A and 6 months experience driving a straight truck and 6 months of household goods experience for Class

B. Must have an excellent safety record. No more than 3 moving violations in the past 12 months. No more than 5 moving violations in the past 24 months. Requires professionalism and confidentiality and the ability to read and interpret operating and procedure manuals.

• Lift and lower boxes weighing up to 125 lbs.
• Repetitively lift and lower boxes weighing an average of 45 lbs.
• Lift and carry boxes weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Push and pull 300 lbs. loaded onto a 2-wheel dolly for a distance of up to 100 ft.
• Push and pull 135 lbs. loaded onto a 2-wheel dolly up and down ramps and steps.
• Step into and out of trailers.
• Climb ladders.

Required Degree Level: High School and/or equivalent.

Communication, Customer Service, Class A or Class B Drivers License, Straight Truck, Safety Procedures, Physical Stamina, Loading And Unloading, Dependability, Work Ethic, Punctuality, Teamwork, Route Navigation, Transportation Operations.