Delivery Driver

Delivery Drivers play a vital role in the economic growth and success of our nation. Drivers are also essential workers that enable us to maintain our everyday lives. The role of a Delivery Driver primarily involves picking up merchandise or packages from a store or distribution center, delivering them to a different location, and ensuring that they arrive safely and on time. To succeed in this position, drivers must be committed to providing prompt and effective customer service. 

• Maintain vehicles and ensure they are in good working condition

• Receive and interpret instructions for performing assignments

• Read maps and determine best routes

• Load and unload shipments

• Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation

• Record sales or transactions

• Operate vehicles and moving equipment

• Collect payments from customers

• Complete detailed transportation manifest and vehicle logs

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Valid driver’s license

• Knowledge of transportation costs and procedures

• Basic math and computer skills

• Positive attitude and willingness to work as a part of the team

• Ability to sit for long periods of time

• Ability to lift heavy objects

• Excellent customer service skills

• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous delivery experience

• Clean driving record

Good delivery drivers are great drivers. They have the certifications, training and skill to operate a delivery vehicle, and a clean driving record so they can stay on the road. Good drivers should be alert, patient, and self-aware while driving and working with others in order to keep everyone on the road safe, meet deadlines, and complete deliveries. Even though your vehicle may be small, it’s just as important to represent your company in a safe manner. 

Additionally, since you’ll often be working alone, you should be able to thrive in an environment where you’re often by yourself and be able to keep yourself on task. 

Great written and verbal communication is key when it comes to ensuring deliveries are picked up and loaded properly and delivered on time, because you may be working regularly with a supervisor or dispatcher over the phone or through text or email. 

A strong delivery driver candidate also has problem solving, planning and multitasking skills, all of which contribute to their daily success.