General Labor/ Heavy Truck Driver

Job Description

Job Description

General Labor/ Heavy Truck Driver – Essential Logistics Leader for South Hampton Roads' Premier Remodeler

Job Overview

• Company: Jerry Harris Remodeling.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour (Depending on experience).
• Location: South Hampton Roads: Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, and Isle of Wight
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm (Overtime available).
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid driver’s license and clean, insurable driving record

The Opportunity

You will serve as a critical logistics field leader, driving the successful material movement that keeps large-scale residential remodeling projects on track. Jerry Harris Remodeling, a trusted name with over 40 years of excellence, values your individual contribution to our workflow. This role gives you the autonomy to manage heavy equipment transportation with the backing of a supportive team that knows you by name.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Operate and navigate company vehicles, including heavy trucks, trailers, heavy-duty pickup trucks, and cargo vans safely across South Hampton Roads.
• Coordinate complex daily material runs between regional suppliers, warehouses, and active residential job sites to maintain strict project timelines.
• Manage the loading, unloading, and securing of heavy cargo, ensuring structural supplies like sheetrock, 2x4s, and lumber are transported damage-free.
• Execute rigorous physical handling by consistently lifting, carrying, and staging materials weighing 80+ lbs throughout the workday.
• Track and update material logs and inventory information digitally using an iPad and company technology platforms.
• Inspect and maintain vehicles and trailers before and after use to ensure safety compliance and prevent mechanical delays.
• Communicate real-time logistical status with Project Managers, field teams, and office staff to keep job sites organized and efficient.
• Uphold absolute safety standards by strictly adhering to company and job site safety protocols.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Valid driver’s license with a clean, insurable driving record.
• Experience driving heavy-duty pickup trucks, trailers, and cargo vans required.
• Proven experience safely operating and maneuvering a pickup truck and trailer setup.
• Substantial background working within the construction industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of basic construction materials, including lumber, sheetrock, framing, and cargo stabilization techniques.Strong technical knowledge of basic construction materials, including lumber, sheetrock, framing, and cargo stabilization techniques.
• Proficiency in utilizing digital technology, such as iPads or tablets, for data entry and material tracking.
• Absolute commitment to vehicular safety, punctuality, and professional communication.
• Ability to successfully pass a background clearance check.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced experience driving specialized heavy-duty fleet trucks and handling fragile or custom remodeling supplies.
• Prior experience coordinating multi-stop supply routing in a fast-paced, high-volume residential remodeling setting.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance plans.
• 401k Retirement Plan to build long-term financial security.
• Generous paid time off package, including paid vacation, sick time, and standard holidays.
• Complete work-life balance with a standard Monday-Friday schedule and no weekends.
• Dedicated company vehicle provided for all official work duties.

About Us

Jerry Harris Remodeling is a premier, full-service design-build remodeler specializing in high-quality additions, kitchens, bathrooms, and whole-house renovations. Serving South Hampton Roads since 1985, we have built our reputation on customer satisfaction, a strong work ethic, and structured operational processes.

Jerry Harris Remodeling is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, including family medical history, political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.