CDL Local Move Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Local Mover (CDL Holder) — Liffey Van Lines, Inc.

Location: New York, NY (local routes, Manhattan/Bronx/Queens/Brooklyn/LI as assigned)

Company Overview: Liffey Van Lines, Inc. is a customer-focused moving company serving residential and commercial clients throughout New York City and Long Island. We pride ourselves on punctual, careful service and professionalism.

Job Summary: Liffey Van Lines is seeking a reliable Local Mover with a valid CDL to operate company trucks for local moves, safely transport customer goods, and provide high-quality on-site moving services across NYC. This role combines driving responsibilities with hands-on moving and customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate Liffey Van Line's commercial moving vehicles in compliance with federal, state, and company CDL regulations.
• Load, secure, transport and unload furniture, appliances, boxes and other items for local residential and commercial moves.
• Protect customer property (floor mats, corner guards, door frames, carpets) and ensure all items are properly padded, wrapped and secured.
• Disassemble/reassemble furniture and operate moving equipment (dollies, straps, hand trucks, ramps).
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections; report maintenance needs and complete basic safety checks.
• Maintain accurate manifests, delivery paperwork, logs, and time/route records as required by company policy.
• Coordinate with dispatch and communicate professionally with customers about arrival times, handling instructions and any issues.
• Adhere to Liffey Van Lines’ safety procedures and participate in required training and safety meetings.
• Assist with warehouse duties or short-term storage handling when needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) appropriate for the company truck class (specify Class B preferred); endorsements (air brakes, etc.) a plus.
• Clean driving record; ability to pass background check and drug/alcohol screening.
• Minimum 5 years driving commercial vehicles or equivalent moving experience.
• Ability to lift and maneuver heavy items regularly (up to 75–100 lbs with team lifts).
• Strong customer service, communication skills, and teamwork orientation.
• Comfortable using GPS/maps and following dispatch directions.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional appearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior moving company experience in NYC, furniture assembly/disassembly skills.
• Experience with padded wrapping, shrink-wrap, moving straps, and stair carries.
• Forklift certification or warehouse experience a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Physically demanding, including frequent lifting, carrying, bending and stair carries.
• Work outdoors in varied NYC weather; occasional extended hours, evenings or weekend moves as business requires.
• Primarily local routes with same-day returns; occasional longer or overnight assignments only if scheduled.

Physical Requirements:

• Capability for repeated heavy lifting, pushing and pulling.
• Good stamina, mobility, hearing and vision for safe operation.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage with CDL differential; overtime eligible.
• Performance bonuses, health insurance options, paid time off and training opportunities (customize per employer).

How to Apply: Send resume, copy of CDL, driving history/MVR, and references to View email address on ziprecruiter.com or apply in person at Liffey Van Lines, Inc., New York, NY (Main office located on E121st Street). Indicate CDL class and any endorsements.

Liffey Van Lines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.