OTR Swing Team Driver; NATIONAL), Art Services

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Position
: OTR Swing Team Driver (NATIONAL), Art Services

Status
:
Full‑time | Non‑Exempt | Hourly

Compensation Group
:
Experienced

Compensation Range
: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour

Reports to
:
Head Shipping Project Manager

Hours
:
Average of 120 – 160 hours per month (schedule of 3 weeks on, 1 week off)

Minnesota Street Project Art Services, founded & headquartered in San Francisco since 2016, is the Bay Area’s fastest growing and most innovative provider of highest quality art storage, installation, packing, crating, transportation, and solutions. Our clients include private collectors, galleries, and institutions who value our emphasis on customer relationships, collection care, and creative problem solving.

As part of the Minnesota Street Project and affiliated with the Minnesota Street Project Foundation, 100% of our profits are used to support the visual arts ecosystem in the Bay Area.

Job Summary:

Minnesota Street Project Art Services is seeking an OTR Swing Team Driver with specialization in fine art handling & transportation. We are open to hires outside of the Bay Area (Los Angeles/Southern California). The OTR Swing Team Driver will exhibit a friendly and approachable demeanor with all Minnesota Street Project clients, staff, and vendors, acting as a positive ambassador for the Art Services department, as well as the overall Project.

This person must value teamwork, collaboration, and community. This person will demonstrate an understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access in the arts and in our daily lives and has cultural flexibility/agility and a commitment to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. The candidate must have a desire and ability to work out of town on a regular and as‑needed basis, including regular shuttles.

• Supports driving a company vehicle to transport artworks via MSPAS’ fleet for national shuttle transit from San Francisco.
• Operates up to a class 6 box truck (GVWR does not exceed 26,000 pounds) in a team driving environment to provide timely delivery of property including but not limited to fine art and collectibles.
• Proper handling of art objects, using MSPAS standard methods and materials for organizing, packing, loading and unloading trucks, ensuring safe transport and accurate delivery.
• Proficiency using electronic inventory systems and barcode scanners when loading and unloading at each location.
• Communicate with Dispatch and Project Managers via email, text, or phone regarding on‑going trips and schedule updates.
• Preparation and careful execution of paperwork, including bills of lading, labels and driver logs.
• Safely operate a company vehicle and transport artwork locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Preparation of condition checks and condition reports.
• Perform all required truck inspections to ensure proper maintenance and care of equipment.
• Handle artwork at private offices, galleries and residences; professionally secure and transport artwork, all in accordance with museum standards.
• Assist the registration department with labeling artworks and performing condition reports, store and track artwork in our warehouse, as well as our vehicles, in accordance with museum standards.
• Look ahead at upcoming jobs on the calendar and ensure that you are familiar and prepared to execute the full scope or consult with the logistics manager and project manager if there are any uncertainties.
• Ensure strong communication is facilitated throughout the team and that deadlines are continually met.
• Attend occasional department and company‑wide meetings and training.
• Keep vehicles and warehouses consistently clean and usable, bringing a proactive approach.
• Inventory supplies and administer reuse/recycling policies
• Assist the warehouse as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Skills, Abilities, and

Experience:

• Active and clean class C license
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must be able to work collaboratively, as well as act independently when needed.
• Professional commitment and adaptability; willingness to safely shift directions for the need of…