Truck Driver & Furniture Mover L610

American Furniture Rentals•Elk Grove Village, IL

4d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

American Furniture Rental is seeking an experienced Truck Driver & Furniture Mover for its Elk Grove Village, Illinois warehouse. The Driver/Installer completes assigned delivery and pickup routes, transports merchandise to customers, and installs furniture according to provided floor plans. The role also supports warehouse shipping and receiving. It applies to residential, commercial, special-event, and trade-show deliveries and installations. The position requires experience driving a straight 26-foot truck, a clean background and driving record, and successful completion of pre-employment drug testing. A DOT Medical Card is required under FMCSA regulations or must be obtained before hiring. The employee must meet FMCSA qualification requirements, including English Language Proficiency under 49 CFR 391.11. This is a full-time role with a stated hourly pay range of $23.00–$24.00 and benefits.

Requirements

Experience driving a straight 26-foot truck; the posting asks applicants to apply only if they have this experience.
At least six months of experience in a similar industry.
Warehousing and inventory knowledge from a delivery company or similar industry.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license and satisfaction of insurance underwriting requirements, with no points or violations in the past 12 months.
Ability to pass a DOT physical, including pre-employment drug testing.
Clean background and driving records; a background check is required.
DOT Medical Card, or ability to obtain one before hiring.
Meet FMCSA qualification requirements, including English Language Proficiency under 49 CFR 391.11.
Ability to lift 75 pounds, climb stairs, bend, crouch, and remain physically active for extended periods.
Ability to 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, including screwdrivers, cordless drills, hammers, and other assembly tools.
Basic math, organization, and reading skills.

Nice To Haves

English and Spanish language skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

Operate company vehicles professionally and courteously, following DOT safety rules, traffic laws, and regulations.
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 manner and with attention to detail.
Retrieve merchandise and complete the paperwork required to fill delivery orders.
Protect merchandise using furniture pads, coverups, and other supplied materials.
Read, understand, and complete delivery paperwork; ensure merchandise matches customer invoices and delivery or pickup documents.
Maintain the AFR-provided tool kit in good condition and notify management when replacement tools are needed.
Confirm delivered items are in good condition and obtain the client's signature on the delivery document.
Inspect delivery and pickup facilities for existing damage, photograph and document it, and notify a manager before installation or pickup.
Check picked-up furniture for damage or missing items, notify management, and photograph damaged items before loading them onto the truck.
Relay customer messages and communications to the appropriate management.
Help maintain a neat and clean workplace.
Support shipping and receiving by stocking cartons on appropriate shelves, including lifting and carrying them.
Use provided floor plans and coordinate with helpers to direct and carry out deliveries.
Wear the AFR-provided uniform during work hours.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.