Entry Level Driver - Training Provided | Full-Time

The Staff Pad; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee discount

Fuel card

401(k) match

FSA

Gym membership

Career growth

Job summary

The Staff Pad in Chicago, IL is seeking an Entry Level Driver with training provided. You will operate 16'–26' box trucks on local and interstate routes, transporting furniture and personal effects, with gradual exposure to fine art and antiques as training progresses.

No prior art-handling experience is required; you will receive comprehensive safety training and be supported by a team with a focus on reliability and client service.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid high school diploma or GED.
• Illinois-specific operator license (not a commercial DOT license) is required.
• Demonstrated ability to drive 16'–26' box trucks safely and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate 16'–26' company box trucks for local and interstate deliveries.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintain clean, safe vehicles.
• Verify goods against trip sheets or manifests before departure and document changes.
• Assist with loading/unloading using hand trucks and dollies.
• Support residential moves and deliveries of furniture and personal effects.
• Learn proper handling techniques for fine art and antiques as training progresses.

Skills

Safe driving

Attention to detail

Time management

Good communication

Team player

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

Illinois operator license (not DOT)

Job description

Entry Level Driver - Training Provided | Full-Time

Chicago, United States | Posted on 09/02/2026

• Work Experience Previous experience preferred, not required - training provided
• City Chicago
• Country United States

Job Description

The Staff Pad haspartnered with a well-established logistics and warehousing organization we arelooking to hire a dependable, safety-focused Entry-Level Driver for ourChicago, IL location.

In this role, you’lloperate 16'–26' straight box trucks on local and interstate routes, transport furniture,personal effects, and, with training, fine art and antiques.

What You’ll Do

• Safelyoperate 16'–26' company box trucks for local and interstate collections anddeliveries
  
• Conductpre- and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicles are safe, clean, and prepared
  
• Verifygoods against daily trip sheets or manifests before departure
  
• Reportmanifest changes to the Dispatch Manager and obtain approval beforeimplementation
  
• Assistwith loading and unloading using hand trucks, pallet jacks, J-bars, dollies,and other material handling equipment
  
• Supportresidential moves, collections, and deliveries of furniture and personaleffects
  
• Learnand apply proper techniques for handling, packing, and transporting fine art,antiques, and fragile items as training progresses
  
• Completeaccurate trip sheets, condition reports, and other required documentation
  
• Completemanual timesheets and obtain supervisor or manager signatures within 24 hourswhen starting or ending the workday off-site
  
• Maintaina professional demeanor and represent the company positively in client-facingsituations
  

What We Are Looking For

We are seekinglicensed, experienced drivers who take pride in safe, reliable, and carefulservice. No prior art-handling experience is required, as training will beprovided. Candidates with backgrounds in residential moving, interior design,or private-residence fire and water damage restoration are especiallyencouraged to apply, as these skills translate well to handling high-valueitems with care and attention to detail

Qualifications - Required

• High school diploma or GED
  
• Please note: This is an Illinois specificoperator license, not a commercial DOT license
  
• 2–3 years of commercial drivingexperience operating 16'–26' straight box trucks
  
• Clean driving history and ability topass an MVR background check
  
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and push orpull up to 150 lbs using a dolly or cart
  
• Ability to perform physical dutiesincluding standing, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, crouching, twisting,and overhead reaching for extended periods
  
• Strong organizational andtime-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  
• Effective verbal and writtencommunication skills with attention to accurate documentation
  
• Collaborative team player who can workeffectively across all levels in a fast-paced environment
  

Qualifications Preferred — Training Provided

• Experience in residential moving,interior design, or private-residence fire/water damage restoration
  
• Familiarity with fine art transportationand climate-controlled vehicles
  
• Prior art handling, gallery, or museumexperience
  
• Knowledge of logistics, warehousing, andtransportation operations
  

What You Can Expect

• Comprehensive health, dental, andvision insurance + Company-provided life insurance
  
• Competitive paid time off to supportwork-life balance
  
• Employee discount program
  
• Fuel card for eligible work-relatedtravel
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• 401(k) retirement plan with companymatching contributions
  
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)options
  
• Gym membership benefits to supporthealth and wellness
  
• Opportunities to grow into fine artand antiques handling as you gain experience with the team
  

If you’re ready to put your driving experience towork in a specialized logistics environment with opportunities to expand yourskills, we’d love to hear from you. Join a team where attention to detail,professionalism, and growth are valued.