Driver/Mover (Rochester, NY)

Hope Initiatives is dedicated to restoring lives damaged by incarceration, substance abuse and poverty through employment, job training and soft skills coaching, spiritual guidance, encouragement and hope. Our employees enjoy a real opportunity to make a difference.

Hope Initiatives is hiring for a Moving and Delivery team member to join the team. 

Pay Rate: $16-$18/hr.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

The primary function of this position is to provide Moving and Delivery services along with other members of the moving and delivery team.

The crew member will perform the following duties:

• Complete moves, deliveries and errands under the guidance of the Lead Driver and Operations Manager
• Maintain a valid class D license or higher driver's license in order to drive company vehicles
• Participate in morning safety meetings
• Submit to a daily breathalyzer test
• Perform daily vehicle inspections
• Complete all required paperwork pertaining to moves, deliveries and inspections
• Help perform move estimates

This candidate may also be required to work in the Workshop when needed. Expectations are:

• Learn the proper use of all workshop equipment
• Build furniture per the specifications and quantities explained by the Shop Supervisor
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment

Successful candidates will also meet the following criteria:

• At least 25 years of age
• Delivery/Moving/Driving experience is highly preferred
• Maintain a clean driver's license and safe driving record
• Able to work at least 40 hours a week with flexibility to work less
• Able or willing to learn how to drive all trucks in fleet
• Willingness and ability to lift items weighing 50-100 pounds on a regular basis
• Able to pass drug test subject to random screening
• No limitations for working with power tools in a noisy environment

Candidates must be reliable and punctual and have the ability to communicate effectively and courteously to clients and co-workers at all times. You must be able to multi-task, prioritize work, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced work environment. Good organizational skills and the ability to adapt to changing and challenging environments are necessary in order to be successful. 

Hope Initiatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

This is a full time position

Salary : $16 - $18