Pick up and delivery driver job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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A pick-up and delivery driver is responsible for the operation of a vehicle, usually a van or something similar, with the goal of picking up and delivering products from and to customers. Their duties include maintaining the vehicle, ensuring all packages are properly secured and transported, and loading and unloading products.
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Example pick up and delivery driver requirements on a job description
Pick up and delivery driver requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in pick up and delivery driver job postings.
Sample pick up and delivery driver requirements
- Valid Driver's License
- Clean Driving Record
- Knowledge of Road Network
- Ability to Lift Heavy Objects
- Adherence to Safety Regulations
Sample required pick up and delivery driver soft skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Customer Service Oriented
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management Skills
- Adaptability to Changing Workflows
Pick up and delivery driver job description example 1
Northwest Cascade Inc. pick up and delivery driver job description
Pick up and Delivery Driver - Honey Bucket - Golden, CO
Average Annual Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 Annually
This position is an hourly paid position with OT
Year-round FT - Typical work week is 50-60+ hours per week. Opportunity for OT.
We are Essential & GROWING
Medical Benefits for your family at NO COST to you
Increasing Wages & Weekly Pay
Schedule: 5 AM Monday- Friday with some weekends
Year-round FT+ work
Pay Breakdown - starting wage of $23.00.
Who We Are:
Honey Bucket, a division of Northwest Cascade, is changing expectations by providing exceptional portable sanitation and site services in our community. With over 700 employees across six states, our team exceeds customer expectations in portable restrooms and services, hand-washing stations, fencing, and storage containers. We're an employee-owned company that provides under-credentialed overachievers an opportunity to earn more than just a paycheck.
A "Day in the Life":
Our P&D Driver ensures the quality standards that set us apart from our competition. This position will pull a trailer daily delivering & picking up equipment as well as service equipment. Qualified applicant has to have previous experience of pulling a loaded trailer. If you are energetic, like to work independently and know how to manage your time efficiently this will be a great fit for you. You will:
Must have previous experience of pulling a loaded trailer, will need to be able to do this in metro areas.
Maintain and service all route customers according to company standards and procedures.
This position is labor intensive, requiring lifting, reaching and bending while servicing portable toilets. The routine day consists of approximately 30% driving and 70% toilets at designated locations.
Able to work flexible hours, days and week-ends.
Customer Service and Teamwork.
Qualifications and Skills:
Honey Bucket can help teach you the industry, give you the tools to succeed, and support your professional growth. For your safety and success:
Clean driving record and pass the required DOT physical and drug screen (no CDL required)
Ability to lift 50-150 pounds throughout the day
Ideal candidate will have one or more years in a service-related role with troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
After three months on the job and training, you'll know you're successful if:
You drive and complete your route provided on your phone.
You can properly service a unit in 5 mins or less.
You have a quality rating of 95% or better.
You communicate with your supervisor/dispatch to resolve issues.
Job offers made by Northwest Cascade Inc. will be contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, and background check, as applicable.
We Offer:
Honey Bucket is committed to the growth and development of our employees' offering on the job training, advancement opportunities and a unique life-long learning program that provides tuition reimbursement for almost any class.
Honey Bucket reinvests a percentage of net profits into employees through annual performance bonuses and provides shareholder opportunities to management.
Our exceptional benefits package includes employer-paid medical, vision and dental for you and your family will be covered at a discounted rate, plus paid time-off and generous union pension.
Conquering tough jobs with Diversity and Inclusion
At Northwest Cascade, home of Honey Bucket, opportunities are equal for all people (race, gender, age, religion, and identity) through hard work and achievement. Our sense of pride, passion, and belonging unites us in our commitment to doing tough jobs for our customers. We have learned through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a strong and innovative workforce that delivers outstanding results.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
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Average Annual Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 Annually
This position is an hourly paid position with OT
Year-round FT - Typical work week is 50-60+ hours per week. Opportunity for OT.
We are Essential & GROWING
Medical Benefits for your family at NO COST to you
Increasing Wages & Weekly Pay
Schedule: 5 AM Monday- Friday with some weekends
Year-round FT+ work
Pay Breakdown - starting wage of $23.00.
Who We Are:
Honey Bucket, a division of Northwest Cascade, is changing expectations by providing exceptional portable sanitation and site services in our community. With over 700 employees across six states, our team exceeds customer expectations in portable restrooms and services, hand-washing stations, fencing, and storage containers. We're an employee-owned company that provides under-credentialed overachievers an opportunity to earn more than just a paycheck.
A "Day in the Life":
Our P&D Driver ensures the quality standards that set us apart from our competition. This position will pull a trailer daily delivering & picking up equipment as well as service equipment. Qualified applicant has to have previous experience of pulling a loaded trailer. If you are energetic, like to work independently and know how to manage your time efficiently this will be a great fit for you. You will:
Must have previous experience of pulling a loaded trailer, will need to be able to do this in metro areas.
Maintain and service all route customers according to company standards and procedures.
This position is labor intensive, requiring lifting, reaching and bending while servicing portable toilets. The routine day consists of approximately 30% driving and 70% toilets at designated locations.
Able to work flexible hours, days and week-ends.
Customer Service and Teamwork.
Qualifications and Skills:
Honey Bucket can help teach you the industry, give you the tools to succeed, and support your professional growth. For your safety and success:
Clean driving record and pass the required DOT physical and drug screen (no CDL required)
Ability to lift 50-150 pounds throughout the day
Ideal candidate will have one or more years in a service-related role with troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
After three months on the job and training, you'll know you're successful if:
You drive and complete your route provided on your phone.
You can properly service a unit in 5 mins or less.
You have a quality rating of 95% or better.
You communicate with your supervisor/dispatch to resolve issues.
Job offers made by Northwest Cascade Inc. will be contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, and background check, as applicable.
We Offer:
Honey Bucket is committed to the growth and development of our employees' offering on the job training, advancement opportunities and a unique life-long learning program that provides tuition reimbursement for almost any class.
Honey Bucket reinvests a percentage of net profits into employees through annual performance bonuses and provides shareholder opportunities to management.
Our exceptional benefits package includes employer-paid medical, vision and dental for you and your family will be covered at a discounted rate, plus paid time-off and generous union pension.
Conquering tough jobs with Diversity and Inclusion
At Northwest Cascade, home of Honey Bucket, opportunities are equal for all people (race, gender, age, religion, and identity) through hard work and achievement. Our sense of pride, passion, and belonging unites us in our commitment to doing tough jobs for our customers. We have learned through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a strong and innovative workforce that delivers outstanding results.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
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Pick up and delivery driver job description example 2
AAA Cooper Transportation pick up and delivery driver job description
AAA Cooper Transportation, founded in 1955, is an asset based multi-regional trucking company providing less-than-truckload, truck load, dedicated contract carriage, brokerage and international services. With directly operated facilities in the Southeast, Southwest, Midwest and Puerto Rico and partners carriers with coverage into Canada, Mexico and across the globe, AAA Cooper Transportation can service nearly all transportation needs.
Safely meeting our customers' expectations is what separates us from our competition. If you are looking for a career that gives you predictable and consistent routes while operating modern safe equipment, and being home every night, this is the career for you.
Don't wait another day to join over 1700 family members with 10 plus years with AAA Cooper Transportation.
AAA Cooper Pick-up and Delivery Drivers are a vital part of customer relations and are responsible for ensuring that our customers' freight is delivered on time and damage free. As a full-time AAA Cooper Transportation employee, you will enjoy benefits such as:
+ Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
+ Compay Health Savings Account contributions
+ 401k with company match
+ Company paid life insurance
+ Long Term Disability
+ Dependent Life Insurance
+ Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
+ Wellness programs
+ Paid Holidays
+ Paid vacation
+ Uniforms
+ Weekly direct payroll deposits
+ Safety and Performance Rewards Program
+ Tuition Reimbursement Program
+ Employee Assistance Program
Job Responsibilities
+ Perform safe and legal operation of commercial motor vehicles.
+ Load and unload trailers and move freight across the terminal dock, either individually or with assistance of co-worker, with or without mechanical freight handling equipment, as required.
+ Record quantity and type of shipments using bills of lading, delivery receipts and tally sheets.
+ Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations.
+ Develop and maintain professional and effective relations between our company and our customers.
+ Hook and unhook trailers from tractors, including cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear.
+ Inspect equipment for defects and safe operating condition as required by state/federal laws and AAA Cooper.
+ Fuel trucks and tractors.
+ Perform all other work related duties as assigned.
**Category:** Service Center Pick-up and Delivery Driver
Safely meeting our customers' expectations is what separates us from our competition. If you are looking for a career that gives you predictable and consistent routes while operating modern safe equipment, and being home every night, this is the career for you.
Don't wait another day to join over 1700 family members with 10 plus years with AAA Cooper Transportation.
AAA Cooper Pick-up and Delivery Drivers are a vital part of customer relations and are responsible for ensuring that our customers' freight is delivered on time and damage free. As a full-time AAA Cooper Transportation employee, you will enjoy benefits such as:
+ Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
+ Compay Health Savings Account contributions
+ 401k with company match
+ Company paid life insurance
+ Long Term Disability
+ Dependent Life Insurance
+ Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
+ Wellness programs
+ Paid Holidays
+ Paid vacation
+ Uniforms
+ Weekly direct payroll deposits
+ Safety and Performance Rewards Program
+ Tuition Reimbursement Program
+ Employee Assistance Program
Job Responsibilities
+ Perform safe and legal operation of commercial motor vehicles.
+ Load and unload trailers and move freight across the terminal dock, either individually or with assistance of co-worker, with or without mechanical freight handling equipment, as required.
+ Record quantity and type of shipments using bills of lading, delivery receipts and tally sheets.
+ Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations.
+ Develop and maintain professional and effective relations between our company and our customers.
+ Hook and unhook trailers from tractors, including cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear.
+ Inspect equipment for defects and safe operating condition as required by state/federal laws and AAA Cooper.
+ Fuel trucks and tractors.
+ Perform all other work related duties as assigned.
**Category:** Service Center Pick-up and Delivery Driver
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Pick up and delivery driver job description example 3
United Site Services pick up and delivery driver job description
**Primary Purpose**
**About USS**
You may not notice United Site Services, but we are always there - at construction sites, industrial facilities and live events all across America. We take pride in providing essential services like portable restrooms, portable sinks, temporary fence and more for customers across 25 states. Join a company that makes a difference in communities across the country while providing for yourself and your family.
**Role Description**
We are looking for a Service Technician to operate a company service truck and drive to various locations to service/pump/clean portable restrooms or holding tanks. This is the heart of our business.
**Essential Functions**
+ Perform basic service truck driving functions in accordance with USS and DOT requirements.
+ Perform all work duties in a safe manner in accordance with USS and DOT safety standards to ensure no accidents or injuries.
+ Perform duties by sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. In addition, perform lifting/pushing between 50 and 150 lbs. on a frequent basis during work shift.
+ Conduct portable toilets servicing to USS 8 point service standard.
+ Perform customer service interaction when on customer work sites to ensure they are getting the services completed to their standard.
+ Ability to be flexible in order to meet customer needs when routes needs to be adjusted or changed.
+ Provide routing feedback to Operations Manager/Supervisor/Coordinator to be most efficient as well as giving the customer the best service possible.
+ Ability to strategically plan for customer needs by discussing their portable toilet needs, so the customer's current and future needs are satisfied.
**Qualifications**
+ Customer Service Teamwork Time Management Communications Decision
+ Making and Problem Solving Valid Driver License (CDL or non-commercial)
**Physical Requirements**
+ Sit while driving and stand while servicing products.
+ Use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects tools or controls. Repeat the same movements.
+ See details of objects that are less than a few feet away and also at greater distance.
+ Speak clearly so customers can understand.
+ Understand the speech of another person.
+ Frequently hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
+ Be able to walk up to 30 minutes at a time without exertion.
+ Enter and exit equipment by stepping and kneeling.
+ Lift up to 40lbs from your waits to your shoulders.
+ Lift 30lbs from the floor to your head.
+ Crouch and squat.
+ Push 100lbs and pull 100lbs horizontally.
**EEO Statement**
United Site Services is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation , gender identity , age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.
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**About USS**
You may not notice United Site Services, but we are always there - at construction sites, industrial facilities and live events all across America. We take pride in providing essential services like portable restrooms, portable sinks, temporary fence and more for customers across 25 states. Join a company that makes a difference in communities across the country while providing for yourself and your family.
**Role Description**
We are looking for a Service Technician to operate a company service truck and drive to various locations to service/pump/clean portable restrooms or holding tanks. This is the heart of our business.
**Essential Functions**
+ Perform basic service truck driving functions in accordance with USS and DOT requirements.
+ Perform all work duties in a safe manner in accordance with USS and DOT safety standards to ensure no accidents or injuries.
+ Perform duties by sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. In addition, perform lifting/pushing between 50 and 150 lbs. on a frequent basis during work shift.
+ Conduct portable toilets servicing to USS 8 point service standard.
+ Perform customer service interaction when on customer work sites to ensure they are getting the services completed to their standard.
+ Ability to be flexible in order to meet customer needs when routes needs to be adjusted or changed.
+ Provide routing feedback to Operations Manager/Supervisor/Coordinator to be most efficient as well as giving the customer the best service possible.
+ Ability to strategically plan for customer needs by discussing their portable toilet needs, so the customer's current and future needs are satisfied.
**Qualifications**
+ Customer Service Teamwork Time Management Communications Decision
+ Making and Problem Solving Valid Driver License (CDL or non-commercial)
**Physical Requirements**
+ Sit while driving and stand while servicing products.
+ Use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects tools or controls. Repeat the same movements.
+ See details of objects that are less than a few feet away and also at greater distance.
+ Speak clearly so customers can understand.
+ Understand the speech of another person.
+ Frequently hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
+ Be able to walk up to 30 minutes at a time without exertion.
+ Enter and exit equipment by stepping and kneeling.
+ Lift up to 40lbs from your waits to your shoulders.
+ Lift 30lbs from the floor to your head.
+ Crouch and squat.
+ Push 100lbs and pull 100lbs horizontally.
**EEO Statement**
United Site Services is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation , gender identity , age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024