Class 3 Driver

Island Movers Inc.; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company based in Pearl City, Hawaii is seeking a Type 3 Driver responsible for safely transporting appliances and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma, be familiar with Oahu streets, and have strong interpersonal and decision-making skills. This role requires heavy lifting (90 lbs or more) and operates primarily outdoors, with varied working hours including potential overtime. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to explain and effectively communicate with crew members and customers.
• Ability to deal with frustrated customers to remedy concerns while providing excellent customer service.
• Must be able to lift and carry items 90 lbs or more.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the loading, offloading, installation and removal of customers’ household appliances.
• Accountable for the safety of the crews while on job assignments.
• Make sure to walk the path at the customer’s home prior to delivery to assess potential hazards.

Skills

Familiarity with Oahu streets

Detail-oriented

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent decision-making skills

Understanding of risk management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Box trucks

Forklifts

Trailers

Job description

Island Movers, Inc., 98-600 Kamehameha Hwy, Pearl City, Hawaii, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Island Movers

Job Description

POSITION: Type 3 Driver

DEPARTMENT: Contract Services Division (CSD)

REPORTS TO: CSD General Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the loading, offloading, installation and removal of customers’ household appliances and merchandise, and for the safe transport of all items from point of origin to the point of destination while providing excellent customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Designated as the lead person for delivery jobs and serves as the primary contact for the Company while on the job site.
• Directly accountable for the safety of the crews while on job assignments.
• Check manifest, inspect merchandise for any damages, and load into truck as stated on the manifest.
• Ensure that the load is properly secured and make sure no merchandise is left behind.
• Responsible for pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Make sure that you walk the path at the customer’s home prior to delivery to access any potential hazards and to protect the merchandise and their property. Have all necessary waivers signed as applicable.
• In charge of installation and explaining to the customer, how to use the merchandise.
• Have customer sign delivery paperwork, ask customer about temperature survey.
• Clean out cab of truck nightly and verify that Helper has cleaned out the back of the truck.
• Complete all paperwork in the office for daily deliveries.
• Must have the knowledge and capability to perform all job types.
• Perform other duties as directed by the CSD Operations Supervisors, CSD Operations Manager and/or CSD General Manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience/Skills/Knowledge:

• Be familiar with Oahu streets and geographical locations.
• Be organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills in dealing with all levels of employees and customers:
  • Ability to explain and communicate effectively with crew members and customers.
  • Ability to deal with frustrated customers to remedy concerns while providing excellent customer service.
• Possess excellent decision-making skills with quick responsiveness to customers.
• Strong understanding of risk management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience/Skills/Knowledge:

• 1 year of freight/transportation/home appliance background.
• Be able to manage people and give direction in order to complete tasks on time and in a safe manner.
• Knowledge of vehicular maintenance and/or operating equipment, i.e., box trucks, forklifts, trailers.

MENTAL, PHYSICAL and COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to do tedious and detailed work daily
• Required to complete multiple priorities with time-sensitive deadlines
• Work under minimal supervision and high-pressure environments
• Apply logic and reasoning to solve complex problems
• Use sound judgment and discretion in performing work duties and working cooperatively with others
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to change
• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills
• Requires long periods of being on the road
• Able to lift and carry items 90 lbs. or more for 8 or more hours a day for up to 6 consecutive days.
• Requires constant lifting of 90 lbs. or more from a height of up to 48 inches from floor.
• Requires carrying 90 lbs. or more for a distance of 50 feet or more.
• Requires ascending and descending stairs with 90 lbs. or more for 3 or more consecutive minutes.
• Able to push and pull 150 lbs. or more for 25 feet or more.
• Understand and follow Company’s safety program.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Primarily outdoors, with constant time on the road, loading, unloading, installation and haul-away customers’ home appliances.

NORMAL WORK HOURS:

• Days and hours may vary between Tuesday – Saturday.
• May require working overtime, on weekends and holidays, by the direction of CSD Operations Supervisors, Operations Manager and/or General Manager.

GUIDELINES:

• Follows and adheres to all internal policies and procedures, House and Safety Rules, and any employee guidelines if applicable.
• Execute goals and direction provided by CSD Operations Supervisors, CSD Operations Manager and/or General Manager.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.