If you are thinking about getting a job as a professional mover, it’s important to meet as many job requirements as possible to gain a full-time, permanent position. While the conditions of employment with a moving company can vary, standard criteria for evaluating candidates could include the following:
Clean Background
Professional moving companies need to know that their employees are responsible and dependable for clear reasons. Their customer has placed trust in them to transport and move their belongings safely. As an employer, it’s critical to ensure their employees don’t show a pattern of unethical behavior that could pose a risk to customers or their belongings. Screening processes may vary from employer to employer, but routine checks could include E-Verify, criminal background, drug screening, or a credit check.
Education Requirements
While education requirements can vary by employer, a high school diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma) is generally enough to qualify for employment as a mover.
Physical Strength and Endurance
A professional mover has a physically intensive job that requires strength and endurance to complete. People considering employment as a full-time mover should be able to lift – or help lift and move – large or obtuse objects including boxes, furniture, appliances, and other household items. Additionally, they should be able to work with team members and use tools such as moving dollies to expedite the moving process for clients.
Other tasks associated with being a mover include stacking, loading, and unloading moving trucks. Since most moves get completed the same day, potential candidates should be able to handle moving items for extended periods.
Comfortable Using Hand or Power Tools
People interested in securing a position as a professional mover should be comfortable using a variety of tools as needed for moving. These tools could include dollies, electric screwdrivers, hammers, or other universal hand or power tools.
A Team Player
Moving companies always seek out candidates who are friendly and willing to go the extra mile for the client. All prospective candidates are expected to uphold their company culture and values throughout all dealings with co-workers and customers. It is your job always to be professional and treat people with respect.
Meet Driver Requirements
While not always the case, some moving companies may prefer their full-time employees have specific driving certifications or permits, such as a CDL (Commercial Drivers License) before driving a company-owned moving truck. A CDL is advantageous for prospective movers because it demonstrates you can handle driving larger trucks for short or long-distance moves.
Regardless of driving certifications, a clean driving record is always an employer’s preference. A clean driving record shows that you’re a responsible person who drives sensibly.
Flexible Availability
In the moving business, standard banking hours don’t always apply. Moving companies seeking to fill full-time positions need employees who are happy and willing to work whenever they’re required to meet customer demand. Ideal candidates should be dependable and available to work on weekends, evenings, and during the week as needed.
If you’re thinking about becoming a professional mover, knowing what employers are looking for and being able to meet their requirements is key to securing a position. We hope this article helped inform you about the needs of potential employers.