We are looking for an all-star Seasonal Event Delivery Driver who is punctual, reliable, and has a positive attitude to be a part of our close-knit team at Something Vintage Rentals. Our Event Delivery Drivers, aka our Team Leads, are the face of the company at events and manage their team and inventory on site. We rent our furniture for luxury events, so professionalism is a must! From ensuring product is carefully off-loaded from the truck to communicating with the client to correcting team members and being extremely helpful to our customers, we look to you to ensure the product is cared for and the Something Vintage brand is well-represented.
Who we are:
Something Vintage Rentals is a top specialty event rental company on the East Coast, offering a colorful collection of trend-setting rentals that create fun, joy-filled weddings and events. Need a lime green statement bar or handmade dinnerware or tinsel-upholstered chairs?! We’ve got you! We serve the DC metro area and our unique luxury inventory has made Something Vintage sought after up and down the East Coast. We like to think of Something Vintage as a family, with many of our employees working for us for years and have moved up in the ranks from a delivery team member to a managers.
What you’ll do:
- Safely load and unload 18-26ft Box Trucks
- Drive a 18-26ft box truck to deliver and pick-up from weddings and events located throughout the DC, MD, VA, PA, and NY area.
- Lead a team of 2-6 delivery team members
- Set-up specialty furniture at a wedding or event according to a layout or client direction.
- Ensure all deliveries and pick-ups run smoothly, furniture is not damaged during transit, and the team is working efficiently while providing excellent customer service to our clients.
- Communicate efficiently and effectively with office staff if there are problems with the team, truck, or delivery / pick-up order.
When you’ll do it:
- Typical schedule is Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Most shifts require early mornings and late nights. Full weekend availability is a must.
- BUSY SEASON Late March-June and August- early December (typically working 20-40+ Hours per Week)
- OFF SEASON : Late December - Early March and July - Early August (typically working 0-15 hrs a week)
What we require:
- Full availability Friday– Sunday, especially early morning and late nights!
- You will be asked to complete a drug test, criminal background check, and DOT exam upon hire.
- A Car to get To and From Work (We are NOT metro accessible)
- 2+ years Experience Driving with Air Brakes
- 2+ years of Moving Experience
- Ability to lift 75+ lbs
- 26 years or older
What you bring to the table:
- Driving Experience: Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record (0 points on License), experience and comfort with driving an 18 – 26ft box truck (especially in the city!), and DOT Certification (we will pay for if you do not currently have it)
- Punctuality and reliability is a must! We will pay you to be 15 minutes early to each shift. It’s that important!
- Professional and Friendly Demeanor. You will be the face of the company when onsite and will be interacting with the point of contact.
- Positive Attitude and a Team Player. You will be working early morning, late nights, and long days. Willingness to work hard, work fast, and have a positive attitude throughout your shift is a must!
- Communication. We are looking for someone who will stay in contact with the Something Vintage Rentals team throughout their delivery and pick-up and inform us if any problems arise.
- Critical Thinking and Decision Making. If there is a problem on your order, the team lead must communicate with Something Vintage Rentals logistics manager to fix the problem and ensure the client is happy.
- Leadership and Management Skills. You will be leading a team of 1-6 people on each delivery. You must assign roles to each delivery team member so you can complete each delivery as efficiently and quickly as possible.
What we offer:
- Part-time employment
- Part-time employees receive PTO at a bi-weekly accrual of 1.54 hours
- An awesome work environment with amazing team members
Something Vintage Rentals is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Job Type: Seasonal
Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Work Days:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have driving Box Trucks WITH Air Brakes?
- Do you have your own vehicle to get to and from our location in Temple Hills, MD for late night and early morning shifts?
- Will you have OPEN availability to work weekends (Friday night - Sunday night) in August - November?
- What does professionalism mean to you?
Work Location: In person
