Truck Driver &

American Furniture Rentals•Hialeah, FL

21d•Onsite

About The Position

American Furniture Rental is hiring an experienced Truck Driver and Furniture Mover for its Hialeah, Florida warehouse. The Driver/Installer completes assigned routes to deliver and pick up merchandise, installs furniture according to provided floor plans, and supports warehouse shipping and receiving. The role serves residential, commercial, special-event, and trade-show customers. Applicants must have experience driving a straight 26-foot truck and must meet applicable driving, background, drug-testing, and FMCSA requirements, including English Language Proficiency under 49 CFR 391.11. The position requires at least six months of related experience and involves substantial physical activity, including lifting up to 75 pounds. Employees must wear the AFR-provided uniform during work hours and may be required to work rotating shifts, overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Requirements

Experience driving a straight 26-foot truck and ability to operate a 26-foot box truck.
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, including no points or violations in the past 12 months.
Ability to pass a DOT physical and pre-employment 12-panel drug test.
Clean background and driving records; background check required.
Meet FMCSA qualification requirements, including English Language Proficiency under 49 CFR 391.11, and comply with DOT regulations.
Organization and time-management skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Customer-service and problem-solving orientation.
Basic math, organization, and reading skills.
Ability to use basic tools such as screwdrivers, cordless drills, and hammers.
Ability to lift 75 pounds, climb stairs, bend, crouch, and remain physically active for extended periods.
Availability to work rotating shifts, overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Verbal and written proficiency in English and Spanish is preferable.

Responsibilities

Operate company vehicles professionally and courteously while following DOT traffic laws, regulations, and safety rules.
Complete 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 on time and with attention to detail.
Obtain merchandise for delivery orders and complete the required paperwork.
Protect products using furniture pads, coverups, and other materials supplied by AFR.
Read, understand, and complete delivery paperwork, and verify that merchandise matches customer invoices and delivery or pickup documents.
Maintain the AFR-provided tool kit in good condition and report when replacements are needed.
Confirm delivered items are in good condition and obtain the client's signature on delivery documents.
Inspect delivery and pickup locations for existing damage, document it with photographs, and notify a manager before installation or pickup.
Inspect furniture at pickup, report damaged or missing items to a manager, and photograph damaged items before loading them onto the truck.
Relay customer messages and communications to appropriate management.
Help maintain a neat and clean workplace.
Assist the shipping and receiving department by stocking cartons and placing them on appropriate shelves.
Receive floor plans and coordinate and carry out deliveries with other helpers.
Wear the AFR-provided uniform during work hours.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.