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 WAREHOUSES DO

DIRECT FULFILLMENT CENTER (DFC)

DFCs ship online orders directly to consumers.

RAPID DEPLOYMENT CENTER (RDC)

RDCs refill popular items to stores so they’re available for customers.

STOCKING DISTRIBUTION CENTER (SDC)

SDCs hold seasonal and oversized items until they’re needed.

BULK DISTRIBUTION CENTER (BDC)

BDCs send large items like lumber and building materials to stores.

MARKET DELIVERY OPERATIONS (MDO)

MDOs receive appliances from vendors and then schedule and deliver them to customers.

MARKET DELIVERY CENTER (MDC)

MDCs deliver everything from hammers and nails to appliances directly to customers.

FLATBED DISTRIBUTION CENTER (FDC)

FDCs ship large items and bulk products like lumber and construction supplies to stores and pro customers.

HOME DEPOT PRO

Home Depot Pros prepare building maintenance and cleaning supply orders for commercial and small businesses.

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