Box Truck Driver (Art Handling)
Brooklyn, New York•Temporary
$28 - $30 hourly
$28 - $30 hourly
About the Job
We are seeking experienced Box Truck Drivers to transport and assist with the installation of custom fabrication, artwork, and other high-value items.
This is a driving-first role. Candidates should have significant experience operating 16'–26' box trucks in and around the NYC metropolitan area while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, professionalism, and customer service. Art handling experience is a plus but is not required.
In addition to driving, you'll work alongside our installation crews to load, unload, transport, and install delicate, high-value pieces at client locations.
This is an overhire, as-needed W-2 position with weekly outreach to confirm availability. Overnight travel and flexible scheduling are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Safely operate 16'–26' box trucks throughout NYC and surrounding areas.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance concerns.
- Plan and navigate delivery routes while adapting to changing traffic and site conditions.
- Complete scheduled pickups and deliveries safely and on time.
- Maintain communication with dispatch throughout the workday.
- Load, secure, transport, and unload artwork, exhibits, and custom fabrication.
- Wrap, pack, and protect high-value items for transportation.
- Assist installation crews with moving and installing materials on-site.
- Handle artwork and specialty items with exceptional care and attention to detail.
- Work collaboratively with drivers, installers, and project teams.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience driving 16'–26' box trucks.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (MVR required).
- Comfortable driving throughout New York City, including congested urban areas, loading docks, and job sites.
- Ability to safely load, secure, and transport large or fragile items.
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly.
- Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and overnight travel.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience handling artwork, museum collections, exhibits, or other high-value items.
- Installation, logistics, moving, or white-glove delivery experience.
About Bednark Studio Inc.
Founded in 2007, Bednark Studio has successfully delivered over 4000 premium projects with a focus on retail environments, experiential marketing, and architectural millwork. Over the last 15 years, we have evolved into a full-service, vertically integrated custom fabricator with manufacturing capabilities in wood, plastic, metal, print and integrated lighting.
Bednark specializes in premium environments, both temporary and permanent, across multiple geographies and categories.
Bednark Studio always pushes the limits of what is possible.
Bednark specializes in premium environments, both temporary and permanent, across multiple geographies and categories.
Bednark Studio always pushes the limits of what is possible.