Delivery Driver & Event Installer

Adorefolklore; Oceanside (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Folklore is seeking dependable Delivery Drivers & Event Installers for weekends and peak event seasons in Southern California. You’ll drive 16'–26' box trucks, load and unload furniture, and help set up venues for weddings, brand activations, and corporate events.

Expect hands-on installation, on-site problem solving, and collaboration with planners and venue teams. A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience driving similar box trucks or delivery vehicles.
• Strong safety awareness and careful handling of inventory.
• Dependable with a punctual, flexible schedule, especially on weekends.
• Ability to interact professionally with planners, clients, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating 16'–26' box trucks across Southern California.
• Loading and unloading furniture, décor, and inventory for events.
• Setting up, assembling, and breaking down cabanas, bars, tables, and lounges.
• Placing inventory according to event plans and client directions.
• Working with crew to move heavy pieces and ensure stability.
• Conducting pre-shift vehicle checks and documenting inventory.
• Engaging with clients and venue teams to ensure smooth delivery.

Skills

Delivery driving

Safety awareness

Punctual and dependable

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Part-Time / Casual Seasonal | Mostly Weekends | Southern California

Not Your Average Delivery Job

One day you're delivering furniture to a beachfront wedding in San Diego. The next you're headed to Palm Springs with a truck full of sofas, bars, cabanas, rugs, and décor that needs to be unloaded, installed, and looking perfect before guests arrive.

Then, when the party's over? We come back and do it all in reverse.

Folklore is looking for dependable, hardworking Delivery Drivers & Event Installers to join our crew during our busiest event season. This role is part driver, part installer, part problem-solver, and part behind-the-scenes event magic.

If you like being on the road, working with your hands, staying active, and having every shift look a little different, keep reading.

A Little About Us

Folklore is a Southern California event rental company specializing in curated furniture and décor for weddings, corporate events, brand activations, and celebrations.

We're not your standard rental company. Our trucks are filled with custom bars, sofas, lounge furniture, cabanas, statement chairs, rugs, tables, lighting, umbrellas, and all the pieces that transform an empty space into an unforgettable event.

Our Delivery Crew makes sure it all gets there safely, on time, and looking damn good when it arrives.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

You'll hit the road in our 16'–26' box trucks and help bring events to life throughout Southern California. Your day could include:

Safely operating 16'–26' box trucks throughout San Diego County, Orange County, Palm Springs, Los Angeles County, and surrounding areas

Loading and unloading furniture, décor, and other event rental inventory

Setting up, assembling, and breaking down cabanas, bars, tables, sofas, chairs, and other event pieces

Placing inventory according to event plans and client direction

Working with your crew to safely move larger and heavier pieces

Walking through rental placement with clients, planners, or venue contacts

Counting inventory before leaving a venue and making sure everything that should be coming home actually comes home

Reporting missing, damaged, or broken inventory

Treating client homes, venues, company vehicles, and rental inventory with care

Completing daily vehicle inspections, paperwork, and inventory documentation accurately

Following assigned routes, safety procedures, venue requirements, and company meal and rest break policies

Helping with warehouse loading, unloading, pulling, and returning inventory as needed

Basically: get the cool stuff there, set up the cool stuff, make sure the cool stuff comes home.

You'll Probably Like This Job If…

You actually enjoy driving. You're comfortable behind the wheel of something bigger than your daily commuter. You know how to stay calm when traffic, venues, timelines, or plans decide to test you.

You don't mind getting your hands dirty. You can be trusted with expensive furniture, company vehicles, and client property. You're comfortable talking to planners, clients, venue teams, and other vendors.

And if you see your teammate wrestling with the other end of a sofa, you grab it.

Driving is a core responsibility of this position, so there are a few non-negotiables. You must:

Hold a current, valid California Class C Driver's License

Have a driving record that meets Folklore's insurance and driver eligibility requirements

Be willing to complete a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check as part of the hiring process

Be comfortable safely operating 16'–26' box trucks

Be comfortable operating approved pickup truck and trailer combinations, when assigned and properly trained

Follow California traffic laws and all Folklore vehicle and driver safety procedures

Maintain an acceptable driving record throughout employment

What We're Looking For

At least 2 years of experience driving similar box trucks, delivery vehicles, moving trucks, or commercial-style vehicles preferred

Previous delivery, moving, event rental, installation, logistics, or similar hands‑on experience is a plus

Experience safely maneuvering larger vehicles in loading docks, venues, residential areas, and tight spaces

Experience towing trailers is a plus

Strong safety awareness

Dependable and punctual

Comfortable following routes, schedules, and detailed delivery instructions

Strong attention to detail, especially when handling inventory and completing paperwork

Professional and friendly when interacting with clients and venue teams

Able to work independently and as part of a crew

Flexible availability, especially on weekends and during peak event season

High school diploma or GED preferred

Yep, It's Physical

This is not a drop-the-box-at-the-door kind of delivery job. You'll be loading, unloading, carrying, pushing, pulling, assembling, installing, and breaking down event furniture throughout your shift.

The role may require:

Handling items weighing approximately 50–100 lbs. with proper equipment or team assistance when appropriate

Frequent lifting and moving of items in the 25–50 lb. range

Standing and walking for extended periods

Frequent bending, reaching, crouching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling

Getting in and out of box trucks throughout the day

Working indoors and outdoors in changing weather conditions

Safe lifting and teamwork come first. We're moving furniture, not trying out for the Olympics.

Job Type: Part-Time / Casual Seasonal
Schedule: Varies based on the event calendar, with most shifts occurring on weekends.

Some shifts start early. Some pickups happen after the last guest leaves. Some weeks are packed. And during peak season, especially September and October, things move fast.

Because our schedule follows the events we service, flexibility and reliable availability are a big part of this role.

Ready to Hit the Road?

If you're a safe driver, a solid teammate, and the kind of person who would rather spend the day moving than sitting behind a desk watching the clock, we want to meet you.

Bring the driving skills. Bring the work ethic. We'll bring the truck full of really cool furniture.