Become a Mover
More Than a Job.
A Standard to Uphold.
At Scruffy City Movers, we aren’t looking for bodies to fill trucks. We’re looking for teammates who move with pride, discipline, and precision.
Working here means embracing structure and protecting the trust of every customer we serve. It means moving with honor, professionalism, and leadership—every lift, every step, every time.
If you’re ready to work for more than a paycheck, you’re ready to start your journey at Scruffy City Movers.
Who We're Looking For
- People who are coachable.
- Those who lead by example.
- Team players who take pride in their work.
- High character individuals who protect our customers' trust like it's their own.
What We Offer
- Flexible schedule. You set your availability around your commitments—whether it be school, your other job, or even your vacation. The work you get from us will fall within that schedule.
- Build your career: Structured training and leadership development. Moving is not just about moving. It is about harnessing the skills, discipline, and professionalism to deliver the Scruffy City promise. Whether you plan to build a career here long term or just for the summer, these transferable skills will boost your life outside of moving.
- Clear pathways for advancement. Advancement entails performance-based raises and promotions. Positions after the entry-level mover position are the Captain and Driver roles. Think you have something else to offer? Explore other career opportunities here.
And a team culture built on growth, accountability, continuous support.
Basic Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 150 pounds.
- Must have reliable transportation.
Our Standards
- We don’t wing it. We train for it.
- We don’t guess. We plan for it.
- We don’t settle. We set the bar.
And we hold ourselves to it. Welcome to the Scruffy City Standard.
Available Position
- Mover: Entry-level position. Focus on professionalism, leadership, and growth.
Think You Have What It Takes to Be a Captain?
Scruffy City Movers doesn't hand out titles. We build leaders.
A Captain leads by example. A Captain earns the right to lead, every day, with every lift, every call, every crew.
A Captain is:
- The first to prepare.
- The last to leave.
- The one who sets the standard when no one is looking.
Captains are responsible for:
- Mentoring and leading their crews
- Protecting the customer’s trust
- Enforcing safety, precision, and discipline on every move
- Turning standards into action—not slogans
Leadership under real pressure. Pride earned the right way.
If you think you have what it takes to move, lead, and uphold the Scruffy City Standard— your next move starts here.
Mover FAQ
- You must be at least 18 years of age, able to lift and carry up to 150 pounds safely, and have reliable transportation.
- No. We train all new movers through Scruffy City's structured onboarding and and captains through leadership development program.
- Currently part-time. As our customer base grows, opportunities for full-time hours will present themselves. If you are a mover with us looking for additional hours in the meantime, speak with the operations manager—there may be other areas where you can contribute.
- Payment is made to a standard bank account once a week.
- Weekly.
- You can find a replacement to fill your spot and get off a job with no penalty.
- Advancement is based on performance, leadership readiness, and training completion. Many movers show leadership potential and qualify for promotion within their first few months.
- Advancement is based on performance, leadership, and professionalism. Top movers often earn leadership opportunities, performance-based raises, and promotion into Captain or Driver roles.
- Not yet. We are not hiring truck drivers currently but plan to in the near future. [Click here to learn more about driver expectations.]
- Most jobs are within a 45-minute drive if you live in Knoxville or close by. Occasionally, jobs are an hour or more away from Knoxville. Teammates often carpool for longer jobs.
- Yes. Entry-level workers earn a modest hourly rate but can significantly increase their income through tips and fast promotions. Many earn their first raise by the end of their second worked job.
- Your pay starts when the job starts. For multi-location jobs, you are paid for travel time between locations.
- Yes. You set your availability. As long as you keep your schedule updated, we will work around your commitments.
- A professional attitude, work-appropriate clothing, and the readiness to move with honor, pride, and precision.
- A will to learn and a desire to earn.
