Driver/Art Handler for Fine Art Shippers

Fine Art Shippers offers a full range of art logistics services, consolidated art shuttles, art storage, art installation, and custom crating, among others. The company specializes in handling and shipping paintings, decorative fine art objects, marble and metal sculptures, vintage furniture, and other valuable and delicate items. *We speak Russian*. Our mission is to provide our clients with customized fine art shipping and handling solutions of the highest quality while maintaining the affordability of all our services. Responsibilities. Job Summary: Fine Art Shippers is seeking a driver/art handler based in the New York area. The primary responsibility of the person will be to operate our interstate art shuttle delivering art from New York to California and back. The duration of the trip is from 14 to 20 days per month. A CDL license is not required. We are looking for a person with, at least, a basic knowledge of art handling, able to perform art packing and installation tasks during the trip; we also provide training if necessary. Fuel, meals, and hotels during the trips are paid for by the company. Responsibilities: Timely deliveries according to the set schedule Occasional packing and installation of artwork/collectibles at the customer's location Loading and unloading artworks Performance of daily pre- and post-trip inspections as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Maintenance of logbook and other documents to comply with DOT regulations Courteous and professional interaction with the customers Requirements: Current driver license (CDL license is not required) with a clean driving record Experience in art handling is a plus Experience in building wooden crates is a plus Punctuality, responsibility, ability to follow the set schedule Ability to work well independently and as a team Ability to drive a 16ft–26ft truck, including across the Mountain states in winter conditions Ability to carry items of different shapes and sizes up to 40lbs to a distance of 100ft Ability to push and pull 60lbs without mechanical aid and 150lbs on a dolly Ability to navigate routes using maps or GPS Good communication skills Passion for art