Jobs · Management · New York

Driver - Class B

PODS · Hauppauge, NY · 5 days ago
Management$27–$28/hrFull-time

About the role

Drive Your Career Forward With an Industry Leader
Forget the long hauls and the weeks away from home. At PODS, we offer the stability of a national brand with the lifestyle of a local career. Our drivers are more than just delivery experts—they are the face of our brand. You aren't just hauling freight; you're helping people navigate some of the biggest transitions of their lives.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate a commercial truck equipped with our unique lift mechanism to load and unload containers in residential and business settings.
  • Complete local deliveries and pickups while following DOT, OSHA, and company safety standards.
  • Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections to keep your rig—and yourself—safe and keep truck cab and equipment clean and inspection-ready.
  • Use company-provided handheld devices for navigation, delivery confirmation, and communication.
  • Act as our brand ambassador. You'll answer questions, solve placement puzzles, and ensure every container is clean and presentable.
  • Help with storage center functions, forklift operation, and light container maintenance to keep the operation humming.

Requirements

  • A valid CDL license and high school diploma (or equivalent).
  • You must also be at least 21 years old and possess (or be able to obtain) a DOT Medical Card.
  • A minimum of 3 months of professional driving experience.
  • A Clean Slate: No moving violations in the past three years.
  • A Strong Sense of Spatial Relations: Ability to park a vehicle and negotiate tight residential spaces with ease.
  • Physical Stamina: Comfortable climbing in and out of the cab (using three points of contact), operating a forklift, and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs. or applying up to 40 lbs. of pressure for equipment operation.
  • Outdoor Work: Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Customer Focused: Understanding customer needs and making service excellence a priority.
  • Communication & Logic: Possessing strong basic math skills and the ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English.

Benefits

  • Full Benefits: Competitive pay, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and comprehensive health insurance.
  • Other Benefits: Boot voucher and company uniforms provided.

Pay

Compensation: $27.00 - $28.00 per hour
Overtime: Regular opportunities for overtime to boost your take-home pay.
Bonuses: Eligible for performance-based incentives.

Schedule

Home Daily: No over-the-road (OTR) requirements. You stay within your local territory.
Solid Schedule: One scheduled day off during the week, plus every Sunday.
Safety-First Culture: Your well-being always comes first.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. We will not discriminate unlawfully against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any term or condition of employment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, place of birth, military service status, or other basis protected by law. If there are any questions pertaining to this job posting, please contact PODS Recruiting Team.

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