Delivery Driver

CORT; California (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid training

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

CORT Tradeshow and Events is urgently seeking non-CDL drivers in San Diego, CA, to join the delivery team. Successful candidates will ensure customer satisfaction by safely delivering, setting up, and picking up furniture and equipment at various events and trade shows.

This position demands flexibility with scheduling, including possible weekends and travel for training. Exceptional benefits include a competitive hourly rate, comprehensive health insurance, and a promote-from-within culture.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Physically able to move furniture indoors and outdoors in all weather.
• Valid driver's license in the state of residency required.
• Able to comply with FMSCA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect furniture to ensure acceptable condition before loading.
• Drive box trucks or sprinter vans safely on delivery routes.
• Interact professionally with clients during deliveries.
• Complete pre and post-trip truck inspections.
• Load and install furniture at event venues accurately.
• Supervise temporary associates on-site during deliveries.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Driving skills

Customer service

Supervision

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Box truck

Sprinter van

Job description

Overview

CORT Tradeshow and Events is hiring immediately for non-CDL drivers in San Diego, CA!! Drivers are key members of the delivery team, representing CORT to customers and ensuring customer satisfaction. This role is responsible for the safe and timely delivery, setup, and pickup of furnishings and equipment at trade shows and event venues. Drivers operate box trucks or sprinter vans, supervise temporary associates onsite, and ensure that all work is performed in accordance with client expectations and safety standards. Production leaders may also assist in the warehouse with loading and unloading trucks or performing essential warehouse duties.

Pay

$25 / hour

Schedule

Schedule will vary based on the needs of the business, weekends are required

Training & Travel Requirement

Candidates must be able and willing to travel to Anaheim, California, during their second week of employment for required training. In addition, the role will require occasional overnight travel through November for training and business-related activities. Travel arrangements and related expenses will be covered in accordance with company policy.

What We Offer

• Hourly pay rate; weekly pay; paid training; opportunity to earn 40 hours a week plus occasional overtime
• Promote from within culture
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) available on the first of the month after your hire date
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts and perks
• Profit Sharing Plan

Responsibilities

• Loading Trucks: Inspect furniture to ensure acceptable condition. Load truck safely to protect products from damage during transport. Ensure accurate loading order of items to meet delivery specifications.
• Operations Planning & Communication: Attend pre-delivery meetings to review logistics, timelines, and client expectations, contributing to smooth and successful event execution. Maintain regular communication with the operations team and/or district service representatives to report and/or resolve any issues and ensure efficient operations.
• Truck inspections: Complete Pre and post trip truck inspections. Clean and prep trucks for future shifts.
• Documentation and service logs: Complete all required written documentation. Effectively operate an electronic logging device and accurately maintain all records of duty as determined by FMCSA.
• Driving: Drive box trucks or sprinter vans on delivery routes for company benefit in a safe and lawful manner.
• Deliveries: Install and assemble furniture at tradeshow or event venues based on floor plans or client instructions, ensuring accuracy, alignment, and aesthetic presentation. Clean, touch up, or perform repairs as needed. Use show site mobile app to ensure and document accurate delivery.
• Pick-ups: Inspect furniture for any customer-inflicted damage, load in trucks. Ensure no product is left behind at venues.
• Provide onsite customer service: Interact professionally with clients during deliveries and setups, addressing questions or concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
• Supervise temporary labor: Instruct temporary associates how and where to deliver, pickup, load, or unload products onsite. Ensure that work is being performed as per the clients' requests and safely.
• Perform warehouse duties as needed: Manually load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, and docks. Put items away and organize within the warehouse. Unbox & clean products.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including regular weekends, nights, and/or early mornings, and varied hours
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 21 years of age or older
• Valid and current driver's license in the state of residency
• A minimum of 3 months professional experience driving a 24-foot box truck or larger commercial vehicle; 1 year of experience preferred
• Physically able and willing to move furniture indoors, outdoors, up or down stairs and in all weather conditions; ability to lift 100+ pounds with a partner
• Ability to comply with Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration regulations
• Per FMSCA Regulations: Drivers must read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.
• Ability to maintain a valid DOT Medical Evaluator Certificate, which includes passing a physical and drug screening
• Ability to successfully pass a road test based on FMCSA/CORT requirements
• Acceptable MVR per CORT's Safe Driving Standards

About CORT Events

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