Truck Driver & Furniture Mover L720

American Furniture Rentals•Carrollton, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

American Furniture Rental (AFR) is hiring an experienced Truck Driver and Furniture Mover for its Carrollton, Texas warehouse. The role requires experience driving a straight 26-foot truck. The Driver/Installer completes delivery and pickup routes, installs merchandise according to provided floor plans, and supports warehouse shipping and receiving. The position applies to residential, commercial, special-event, and trade-show work. The employee operates company vehicles in accordance with DOT rules, performs vehicle inspections, handles merchandise and related paperwork, protects items during transport, and communicates delivery or pickup issues to management and customers. Work includes assisting with warehouse stocking and maintaining a clean workplace. Employees must wear the AFR-provided uniform during work hours and follow applicable DOT regulations. This is a full-time position. AFR describes its workplace as one where team members can grow and succeed, and notes that it has more than 45 years of industry experience and 30 locations across the United States.

Requirements

At least six months of experience in a similar industry, such as delivery, warehousing, or inventory work.
Experience operating a straight 26-foot box truck.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet the company's insurance underwriting requirements; no points or violations in the past 12 months.
Clean background and driving records; a background check is required.
Ability to pass a DOT physical, including pre-employment drug testing (12-panel test is specified in the posting).
Meet FMCSA qualification requirements, including English Language Proficiency under 49 CFR 391.11.
Have a DOT medical card or be able to obtain one before hiring; AFR says it can provide the form at no cost after an offer is made.
Ability to lift 75 pounds, climb stairs, bend, crouch, and remain physically active for extended periods.
Comply with DOT regulations.
Organization and time-management skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Customer-service and problem-solving orientation.
Availability to work rotating shifts, overtime, holidays, and weekends.
Ability to use basic tools such as screwdrivers, cordless drills, and hammers, or other assembly tools.
Basic math, organization, and reading skills.

Nice To Haves

English and Spanish verbal and written language skills are preferable.

Responsibilities

Operate company vehicles professionally and courteously while following DOT traffic laws and safety rules.
Perform daily DOT pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report malfunctions to management.
Deliver, install, and pick up merchandise from warehouses, vendors, and customers in a timely and careful manner.
Obtain merchandise for delivery orders and complete the required paperwork.
Protect products using furniture pads, coverups, and other supplied protective materials.
Read and complete delivery paperwork and verify that merchandise matches customer invoices and delivery or pickup documents.
Maintain the AFR-provided toolkit in good condition and report when tools need replacement.
Confirm delivered items are in good condition and obtain the client's signature on the delivery document.
Inspect delivery and pickup locations for existing damage, take photos, and notify the manager before installation or furniture pickup.
Check furniture condition at pickup and notify the manager about damage or missing items; photograph damaged items and report them before loading.
Relay customer messages and communications to the appropriate management personnel.
Help maintain a neat and clean workplace.
Assist the shipping and receiving department by stocking cartons on appropriate shelves, including lifting and carrying them.
Use provided floor plans to coordinate and carry out deliveries with other helpers.
Wear the AFR-provided uniform during work hours.
Perform other related duties assigned by management.