Distribution Centers —
Driver/Driver Helper

Drivers and driver helpers are the main point of contact for customers and store associates during order pickups and deliveries. They deliver products from warehouses or stores directly to customers. Whether it’s appliances, equipment, or cleaning supplies, they’ll make sure that customers get what they need safely and on time.​

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are our customers?
Our customers range from local businesses, Pro contractors, and larger companies to online shoppers and individuals who place orders in-store. A driver’s route could include a business location, a distribution center, a rental operations facility, or a customer’s home.

Does this job have a starting age?
Yes, a driver and a driver helper must be at least 21 years old.

What experience is required?
To become a driver or a driver helper, you need to have excellent customer service skills, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record. In some instances, drivers will be required to have CDL certification.   ​

Do all drivers need to have a CDL certification?
No. We have a variety of non-CDL driver positions, including: a Delivery Driver, Driver Helper, Delivery Service Technician, Yard Driver, and Mobile Service Technician.

What does a driver helper do?
A driver helper supports the driver by helping to ensure the team operates safely when completing store and customer calls, pickups, and deliveries. Driver helpers will train to be non-CDL drivers and drive 20% of the time.

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POTENTIAL WAYS TO GROW

If you start as a Driver, you can grow into a Fleet Supervisor and then become a Transportation Manager.If you start as a Driver, you can grow into a Fleet Supervisor and then become a Transportation Manager.
Here are two potential paths of how you can reach your career goal.

If you start as a Driver, you can become a General Warehouse Associate and then an Area Supervisor. Or if you start as a Driver, you can become a Fleet Supervisor and then an Area Supervisor.If you start as a Driver, you can become a General Warehouse Associate and then an Area Supervisor. Or if you start as a Driver, you can become a Fleet Supervisor and then an Area Supervisor.
Here are two potential paths of how you can reach your career goal.

If you start as a Driver, you can become a Fleet Supervisor, grow into a Transportation Manager and then become an Operations Manager. Or you can start as a Driver, become a General Warehouse Associate, grow into an Area Supervisor and then become an Operations Manager.If you start as a Driver, you can become a Fleet Supervisor, grow into a Transportation Manager and then become an Operations Manager. Or you can start as a Driver, become a General Warehouse Associate, grow into an Area Supervisor and then become an Operations Manager.

A driver or driver helper position in one of our distribution centers can be a lifelong career or starting point to move throughout the company. Whether you are looking for the next step or you just want to try something new, there are multiple ways to grow. Select one of the jobs below to see an example of how you could reach your careers goals.

LEARN WHAT THE DIFFERENT DRIVERS DO

NON-CDL DRIVER HELPER

Driver Helpers are part of a two-person delivery team. They provide customer service and drive 20% of the time.

NON-CDL DELIVERY DRIVER

Non-CDL Delivery Drivers lead a two-person delivery team to ensure safe and on-time deliveries.

NON-CDL YARD DRIVER

Non-CDL Yard Drivers are responsible for yard organization and trailer safety at dock doors in the yard.

CDL YARD DRIVER

CDL Yard Drivers are responsible for yard organization and trailer safety at dock doors in the yard and offsite.

CDL DELIVERY DRIVER

CDL Delivery Drivers deliver bulk orders to our customers at their job sites, homes, or businesses.

NON-CDL LEAD RENTAL TECHNICIAN

Lead Rental Service Technicians are skilled technicians responsible for maintaining Home Depot rental equipment.

NON-CDL MOBILE SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Mobile Service Technicians maintain a fleet of rental equipment at Home Depot stores and customer job sites.

CDL DELIVERY SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Delivery Service Technicians deliver large equipment and basic operational training to our customers.

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