Job Title: CDL-A Driver
Company: Greater Syracuse Moving and Storage Inc.
Department: Operations
Reports To: Operations Manager /Dispatch Supervisor
Location: North Syracuse
Job Type: Full-Time Classification: Non – Exempt EEO Classification:
Position Summary:
The CDL-A Driver is responsible for the safe, efficient, and timely operation of company vehicles in the execution of residential, commercial, and specialized moving and storage services. This role ensures the proper handling, loading, transport, and delivery of household goods, office equipment, and specialty items while maintaining compliance with DOT regulations and company policies. The CDL-A Driver also provides exceptional customer service, oversees crew members during moves, and contributes to a safe and productive work environment.
Primary Duties/ Responsibilities:
Driving & Transportation
- Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles, including tractor-trailers, straight trucks, and other assigned equipment.
- Comply with all DOT, FMCSA, and company driving regulations, including hours of service and vehicle inspections.
- Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, reporting any defects or maintenance needs.
- Maintain accurate driving logs, trip sheets, and delivery documentation.
- Plan efficient routes to job sites and customer locations while adjusting for traffic, weather, or unforeseen delays.
Skills/Qualifications/Education
- Serve as the primary point of contact with customers during moves, ensuring professionalism, courtesy, and problem-solving skills.
- Conduct pre-move and post-move walkthroughs with customers to verify services provided and document exceptions.
- Address customer concerns promptly and communicate issues to supervisors when necessary.
- Direct and train crew members on safe and efficient moving practices.
- Monitor crew performance and promote teamwork to ensure timely job completion.
- Uphold company safety standards and enforce compliance among all crew members
Other/Work/Physical Requirements
- Arnoff Drivers require high mental alertness and physical stamina. Require constant diligence for long periods of time (generally 6-to-17-hour days).
- Requires strong physical ability and agile physical coordination (lifting, twisting, and carrying heavy furniture/objects in awkward situations – including staircases, long carry, etc.).
- Must be capable of repetitively lifting up to 80-100 lb. items (we use the loaded dish barrels as a guide) unassisted, and 100 lbs. assisted, over a workday of 10 to 17 hours.
- Must be able to climb repetitively throughout the workday in and out of commercial vehicles and trailers- four (4) feet dock level, up/down truck ramps. Lifting and carrying furniture up and down staircases, including “long carry” from house to truck, and working outside under inclement weather conditions.
- Must have extremely good “safe working” habits. Must meet our Van-line and FMCSA Safety Regulations, continuously subject to background checks, MVR reporting, and Alcohol/Drug testing.
Required:
- Valid CDL-A driver’s license with clean driving record.
- Minimum of 2 years of verifiable commercial driving experience.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and overnight travel as required.
Preferred:
- Prior experience in moving and storage industry.
- Experience supervising crews in a logistics or moving environment.
- Familiarity with inventory systems and electronic logging devices (ELD)
Want to make $ 100,000 income potential
Great Benefits (as low as $ 7.18 week) for employee
Stable company with over 100 years experience who cares about the employees who work for them
Join the A team - TEAM ARNOFF !!!
Pay: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Subject to background check and FMSCA/SOT drug and alcohol testing
Work Location: In person
