Casual Driver

About the role

As an on-call Courier, you will follow standard company procedures and safety requirements to pick up and deliver time-sensitive materials in a timely and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Under tight deadlines, drive a vehicle to customer sites, climb in and out of the vehicle, and walk up and down stairs as required to pick up and deliver documents and packages in all weather conditions.
• Pick up, handle, and deliver time-sensitive documents and packages safely and punctually, considering traffic patterns, alternative routes, traffic regulations, and driving conditions to meet customer and DHL time requirements.
• Ensure all delivery material received is safely delivered to the correct consignee.
• Operate a scanner to record shipping and package information for documents/packages picked up or delivered.
• Maintain good work habits, including reporting to work on time and adhering to standard work and safety procedures.
• Report any suspected breach of security or unusual happenings to a supervisor immediately.
• May assist supervisor in orienting, training, assigning, and checking the work of lower-level couriers.
• May assist supervisor in performing check rides to review performance and the proper use of routes and practices.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets Driving Privileges standards.
• CDL required.
• Must be 21+ years old.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Map reading skills and knowledge of the delivery area preferred.
• Previous professional driving experience, preferably in a delivery role.
• Must pass pre-employment background, drug, and medical physical screening.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to seventy (70) lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to lift forty (40) lbs frequently.
• Must be able to walk, climb stairs, reach overhead, squat, bend, kneel, stoop, and crouch repeatedly.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay.
• Bonus/Incentive Programs.
• Retirement Savings – 401K with company match.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and well-being programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Generous Paid Time Off – Starting at 4 Weeks (PT/FT).
• Paid Leave.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Employee Assistance & Work Life Program.
• Outstanding training opportunities.