Driver - Class A CDL

The Hilldrup Companies•Garner, NC

About The Position

The Driver - Class A CDL leads a crew of up to five team members during residential and commercial moves. The role is responsible for completing moves safely and efficiently while providing exceptional customer service. Duties include inspecting and operating commercial vehicles, transporting customer belongings, and overseeing the loading, securing, unloading, and delivery of shipments in compliance with DOT regulations and company policies. As the on-site team leader, the driver provides direction and coaching, promotes a safe and collaborative work environment, and ensures quality standards are met. The position is physically demanding and involves working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, standing and walking for extended periods, and lifting and moving items up to 100 pounds independently and up to 400 pounds with team assistance. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, overnight trips, and extended routes is required based on customer and business needs. Additional duties may be assigned to support operational and business requirements. Supervisory responsibilities: None. Hilldrup operates in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, and has over 500 employees. The company provides domestic and international moving services as well as logistics and workplace solutions. It describes itself as an award-winning workplace where employees are valued, encouraged to grow professionally, and empowered to build lasting careers. Hilldrup is an equal opportunity employer, including for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets company standards.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate.
Successfully pass pre-employment drug screening, background check, and DOT physical.
Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds independently and up to 400 pounds with team assistance.
Ability to stand, walk, and remain physically active for extended periods throughout the workday.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and climb stairs while loading, securing, unloading, and delivering shipments.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures, including hot, cold, and inclement weather.
Ability to travel and work extended hours, including overtime, weekends, overnight trips, and extended routes as required.
Customer-focused, collaborative, communicative, resilient, inclusive, dependable, and solution-oriented.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Six months to one year of household goods, transportation, logistics, or moving experience preferred.
UVL Packer and Mover Certification, provided upon hire.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct a moving crew of up to five team members, promoting a safe, productive, and customer-focused work environment.
Operate Class A commercial vehicles safely and in compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
Conduct and document pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Safely load, secure, transport, and unload household goods and commercial shipments to minimize damage and ensure customer satisfaction.
Verify shipment inventories, complete required transportation documentation, and maintain accurate records.
Communicate with dispatch, operations, customers, and crew members about schedules, deliveries, and service expectations.
Interact professionally with customers, answer questions, and resolve concerns courteously.
Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and company safety standards.
Lift, carry, push, and maneuver items weighing up to 100 pounds independently and up to 400 pounds with team assistance.
Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions while standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting throughout the workday.
Maintain assigned equipment and vehicles in clean, safe, and service-ready condition.
Perform other duties as assigned to support operational success.