How to hire a delivery technician

How to hire a delivery technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step delivery technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a delivery technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new delivery technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does a delivery technician do?

Post a delivery technician job for free, promote it for a fee

Post free

1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a delivery technician, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A delivery technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, delivery technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of delivery technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Delivery Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Delivery Technician		$12-25
   Sterile Processing Technician	A sterile processing technician is responsible for performing the sterilization process and decontamination for all laboratory equipment and medical equipment to avoid the spread of infections, especially on medical procedures and critical laboratory tests. Sterile processing technicians follow a strict process of sterilizing equipment, including replacing defective tools, and proper waste procedures of disposable items... Show more	$13-24
   Central Sterilization Technician	A central sterilization technician is responsible for the cleanliness and sterilization of medical tools and equipment, including proper segregation of disposable items to prevent contamination and possible transmission of infections. Central sterilization technicians assist in providing high-quality patient services by ensuring the efficiency and performance of laboratory equipment and maintaining the adequacy of medical supplies... Show more	$13-24

   Show more

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Customer Service
   • Sponges
   • Tire Pressure
   • Durable Medical Equipment
   • Oxygen Equipment
   • Patient Care
   • Hand Tools
   • Necessary Paperwork
   • HIPAA
   • Respiratory Therapy Equipment
   • Patient Profiles
   • Good Communication
   • Delivery Vehicle

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage a medical equipment warehouse, order fulfillment, and biom cleaning within FDA guidelines.
   • Handle booking reservations with customers; manage time and money sensitive schedule utilizing dispatch and logistics.
   • Fill liquid O2 tanks following OSHA standards and maintain accurate certifications by FDA guidelines.
   • Supply patients with oxygen equipment and explain proper usage; including the calibration of oxygen tanks and replacing oxygen regulators.
   • Navigate through routes using GPS technology.
   • Operate GPS systems and support for technicians.

   More delivery technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your delivery technician job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A delivery technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a delivery technician in Utah may be lower than in Michigan, and an entry-level delivery technician usually earns less than a senior-level delivery technician. Additionally, a delivery technician with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average delivery technician salary

   $38,006yearly

   $18.27 hourly rate

   ---

   Entry-level delivery technician salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

   Average delivery technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$43,703	$21
   2	New York	$43,619	$21
   3	California	$42,998	$21
   4	Virginia	$42,653	$21
   5	Oklahoma	$41,290	$20
   6	Maine	$39,091	$19
   7	Washington	$39,039	$19
   8	Colorado	$38,270	$18
   9	Illinois	$38,163	$18
   10	Ohio	$37,327	$18
   11	Oregon	$36,671	$18
   12	Pennsylvania	$35,724	$17
   13	Rhode Island	$35,663	$17
   14	Minnesota	$35,532	$17
   15	Missouri	$34,575	$17
   16	Wisconsin	$34,312	$17
   17	Arizona	$34,123	$16
   18	Nebraska	$33,828	$16
   19	Mississippi	$32,991	$16
   20	North Carolina	$31,929	$15

   Average delivery technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Microsoft	$126,639	$60.88	19
   2	IBM	$87,196	$41.92	45
   3	Novo Nordisk	$77,865	$37.44
   4	Barclays	$73,978	$35.57
   5	Capco	$70,797	$34.04
   6	Ernst & Young	$66,350	$31.90	65
   7	Boston Medical Center	$63,573	$30.56	5
   8	Mount Sinai Health System	$60,172	$28.93	4
   9	BlackRock	$54,697	$26.30	1
   10	Prime Healthcare	$49,253	$23.68	19
   11	Glendale Memorial Hospital	$49,233	$23.67
   12	Aspen Snowmass	$48,722	$23.42
   13	Hackensack Meridian Health	$47,649	$22.91	17
   14	Dignity Health	$46,158	$22.19	62
   15	Sutter Health	$45,554	$21.90	17
   16	Parkland Hospital	$45,360	$21.81
   17	Bank of America	$44,631	$21.46	3
   18	Baptist Health	$43,699	$21.01	12
   19	ERM	$43,032	$20.69	1
   20	CMC Motocross	$42,893	$20.62	3

4. Writing a delivery technician job description

   A delivery technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a delivery technician job description:

   Delivery technician job description example

   The Delivery Experience Cadet is responsible for the delivery, installation, repair, and haul away of appliances and other equipment. They assist in providing a variety of fulfillment duties including the delivery, installation, integration, networking, and repair of consumer electronics devices.
   
   At Best Buy, we create work environments where every employee feels like they truly belong and contribute to our shared purpose. We are one of the best companies for our customers and employees because we fully embrace people from all backgrounds and identities. Our customer base is diverse, and we are committed to ensuring that our workforce is reflective of the communities we serve.
   
   We are obsessed with building long term relationships with our customers. Every team member should feel empowered to deliver a world-class and unique experience based on what each customer needs.
   Key Responsibilities
   
   * Drives a positive customer experience by building relationships and providing solutions to their needs.
   
   * Performs a variety of fulfillment duties for clients in their homes including delivery, installation and networking with a primary focus on appliances.
   
   * Fulfills appointments individually or as the leader of a two-person crew including completing basic installations and repairs.
   
   * Determines the best way to install major appliances including measuring and protecting areas in route, deciding if any doors need to be detached, and moving fixtures to protect the client's home and purchased products.
   
   * Provides a seamless client experience by providing advice on product placement, services, and other content.
   
   * Manages inventory and vehicle maintenance in partnership with other Agents.
   
   * Processes paperwork and payment, provides feedback and training opportunities to the store teams, and completes store stock repairs.
   
   Basic Qualifications
   
   * Current, valid driver's license
   
   * Have and maintain a driving record which meets Best Buy safety standards (e.g. minimal number of violations/accidents, etc.)
   
   * Ability to consistently lift products weighing up to 350 pounds individually or 700 pounds as a team with the use of support tools such as a harness, dolly, or lift
   
   * Be at least 21 years of age
   
   * Acquire and maintain any state or local licensing, as required, within 90 days of hire
   
   Preferred Qualifications
   
   * Experience actively using and learning about technology products
   
   * Experience in sales, delivery, installation, or repair
   
   * Customer service experience

   Copy this example

   

5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right delivery technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your delivery technician job on Zippia to find and recruit delivery technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting delivery technicians requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new delivery technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect delivery technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new delivery technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

   Sign up to download full list

   Sign up

How much does it cost to hire a delivery technician?