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Updated March 14, 2024
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Example courier driver requirements on a job description

Courier driver requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in courier driver job postings.
Sample courier driver requirements
  • Valid driver's license
  • Clean driving record
  • Knowledge of local routes
  • Ability to lift heavy packages
  • Familiar with electronic delivery tracking systems
Sample required courier driver soft skills
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong time management skills
  • Ability to handle stressful situations

Courier driver job description example 1

*n/a* courier driver job description

  • Signup in Seconds : Get started today, and we’ll provide support along the way.
  • Get Paid Fast : Cash out up to 5X a day with Instant Pay.
  • Flexible Schedule : You control when and where you drive.
  • 24/7 Support : The app gives you turn-by-turn directions and access to 24/7 support if you need help.

What you need to get started?

  • 21 years old or older
  • A 4-door vehicle
  • A valid U.S. driver’s license and vehicle insurance
  • At least one year of driving experience in the U.S. (3 years if you’re under 23 years old)

Additional Information

  • If you have previous employment experience in transportation (such as a delivery driver, driver, professional driver, driving job, truck driver, heavy and tractor-trailer driver, CDL truck driver, class a or class b driver, local truck driver, company truck driver, taxi driver, taxi chauffeur, cab driver, cab chauffeur, taxi cab driver, transit bus driver, bus driver, coach bus driver, bus operator, shuttle driver, bus chauffeur) you might also consider driving with our client and earn extra money.
  • We also welcome drivers who have worked with any other peer-to-peer ridesharing or driving networks.
  • Drivers come from all backgrounds and industries ranging from traditional driving and transportation industries to other industries.
  • Driving is a great way to supplement your part-time or full-time income.

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Courier driver job description example 2

Rochester Armored Car courier driver job description

STARTING PAY: $17.10 NEGOTIABLE WITH EXPERIENC

NO WEEKENDS / HOME EVERYNIGHT

JOB DESCRIPTION: THE SAFE AND SECURE TRANSPORTATION OF VALUABLES WHILE PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL AND EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS.

FULL TIME HOURS: MONDAY THUR FRIDAY 4:00AM - 4:00PM NO WEEKENDS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • MINIMUM 21 YEARS OF AGE
  • POSSESS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED DEGREE
  • VALID DRIVER LICENSE FOR THE STATE IN WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING
  • GOOD DRIVING RECORD
  • CLEAN CRIMINAL HISTORY
  • BE ABLE TO PASS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • MUST BE ABLE TO WORK IN FAST PACED ENVIRONMENT
  • MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT UP TO 50 POUNDS REPEATEDLY THROUGHOUT YOUR SHIFT
  • MUST MAINTAIN CLEAN WORKSPACE AND EQUIPMENT
  • MUST BE ABLE TO ADHERE TO STRICT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
  • MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN HIGH LEVEL OF SECURITY AND CONTROL
  • MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN SITUATIONAL AWARENESS AT ALL TIMES
  • MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A GUN PERMIT FOR THE STATE IN WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING
  • MUST BE PUNCTUAL AND RELIABLE
  • MUST POSSESS A POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND A WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
  • MUST BE VERY ORGANIZED WITH EMPHASIS ON ACCURACY

BENEFITS

  • 401K
  • PAID VACATION
  • PAID HOLIDAYS
  • HEALTH INSURANCE
  • DIRECT DEPOSIT
  • AFLAC ACCIDENTAL INSURANCE
  • UNIFORMS PROVIDED
  • PAID TRAINING
  • EXPERIENCED MANAGEMENT TEAM AND A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
  • BE ABLE TO OPERATE A FORKLIFT/PALLET JACK (WILL TRAIN IF NECESSARY)
  • POSSESS A GUN PERMIT FOR THE STATE IN WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING
  • SECURITY/LAW ENFORCEMENT/MILITARY/OTR DRIVER EXPERIENCE


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Courier driver job description example 3

Pacific Office Automation courier driver job description

Pacific Office Automation is the largest independently-owned document imaging and technology dealers in the nation. Since 1976, we have grown to over thirty branches located in ten western states: OR, WA, CA, AZ, NM, NV, UT, ID, CO, & TX. With over 40 years of success in office equipment and technology sales/service, our growth and reputation have afforded us great relationships with top manufacturers such as Canon, Sharp, Konica Minolta, HP, Ricoh, Lexmark, and many more.

At Pacific Office Automation , you will find an amazing technology company full of growth opportunities, great benefits, and passionate coworkers who aim to help you succeed. Among our company goals, we aim to be a long-term employer. That means providing employees with the training and certification they need to keep up with the fast-changing technology of our office machines, devices, and software. At POA, we believe that all voices can and should be heard, regardless of seniority or tenure.

Position

We are looking for a qualified candidate for an open position as a Courier Driver with our company. If you are dependable, hard-working, and have excellent customer service skill, then we want to talk with you. This position offers a full benefit package that includes an excellent 401k program with a company matching contributions and full health/dental/vision

Requirements:

  • Good communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to drive company car
  • Clean DMV driving record
  • Stable work history with verifiable references is required
  • Ability to pass a drug test
  • Clean background test
  • Solid work ethic
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Solid Customer service skills: Friendly attitude, timely, dependable, detail oriented and professional

Courier Driver Responsibilities include:

  • Collecting trays of mail from central post office and returning it to office for processing
  • Record the number of mail trays received and maintain all records
  • Collect mid-morning mail from additional post offices and returning to mailroom for processing
  • Collect and deliver items as needed between four satellite offices in Portland
  • Accurately record data relating to mileage and movement of packages between offices
  • Maintaining car logs for driving and deliveries
  • Maintaining company car
    • Keeping the car clean at all times and taking it to the car wash
    • Taking the car to oil changes
    • Taking the car to the gas station
  • Solid customer service skills: friendly attitude, timely, dependable, detail-oriented, and professional
  • Lift up to 50lbs, including occasionally loading bulky or heavy items into car
  • Be able to sit or stand for an extended period while completing tasks such as sorting mail
  • Ability to push or pull loaded mail cart
  • Bending, twisting, squatting, as needed to load items into car and deliver to destination
  • Hours of operation are normally 5:30am-2:30pm, with a 5:00am-2:00pm shift the last business day of the month

Copy Center Responsibilities include:

Backing up facilities print center and mail/freight room. Which includes but not limited to:

  • Assisting with printing and setting up print jobs
  • Using equipment for print jobs (Laminating, coil bind, cutting, and so on)
  • Sorting and delivering mail in a multi-level office building
  • Preparing and prepping shipments
  • Onsite training is provided
  • Being familiar with shipping UPS and FedEx is a plus

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Pacific Office Automation is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate our employees’ differences because we know that diversity makes us stronger.

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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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