How to hire a seasonal driver

How to hire a seasonal driver, step by step

Here's a step-by-step seasonal driver hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a seasonal driver, 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.

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   Hiring the perfect seasonal driver also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of seasonal drivers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Seasonal Driver	Description	Hourly rate
   Seasonal Driver	Delivery truck drivers and driver/sales workers pick up, transport, and drop off packages and small shipments within a local region or urban area. They drive trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW)—the combined weight of the vehicle, passengers, and cargo—of 26,000 pounds or less... Show more	$11-24
   Delivery Truck Driver	A delivery truck driver is primarily responsible for transporting and delivering products to clients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. They are also responsible for coordinating with logistics staff, loading and unloading packages, handling and managing documentation, following designated schedules and routes, and maintaining records of deliveries, including the missed ones... Show more	$15-45
   Tow Truck Driver	Typically working upon the directives of dispatchers, a tow truck driver is in charge of driving to areas where a vehicle accident or breakdown took place, connecting the vehicle to the tow truck, and transporting them to repair stations or particular places. Their responsibilities include communicating with clients to identify their needs, answering inquiries, providing assistance by performing minor repairs, changing tires or jump-starting cars, and recommending solutions when necessary... Show more	$13-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • DOT Physical
   • CDL
   • Seasonal Position
   • Propane
   • Ladders
   • Pallets
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Customer Service
   • Post-Trip Inspections
   • Safety Policies
   • Pre-trip
   • Safety Standards
   • Loaders
   • Outdoor Position

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Load and unload their groceries.
   • Select to accompany/assist CDL drivers on daily routes.
   • Assist residents with groceries and additional residential duties.
   • Work with RF scanners to pick, store and inventory product.
   • Utilize forklift, palette jacks and dollies to load and transport package goods.
   • Put away, pull, check and pack material using an RF scanning system

   More seasonal driver duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your seasonal driver job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A seasonal driver salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, seasonal drivers' average salary in south carolina is 49% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level seasonal drivers earn 54% less than senior-level seasonal drivers.
   • Certifications. A seasonal driver with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a seasonal driver's salary.

   Average seasonal driver salary

   $16.47hourly

   $34,267 yearly

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   Entry-level seasonal driver salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 29, 2025

   Average seasonal driver salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Alaska	$48,064	$23
   2	New York	$45,947	$22
   3	Maryland	$45,587	$22
   4	Virginia	$42,134	$20
   5	Pennsylvania	$41,426	$20
   6	Illinois	$39,765	$19
   7	Colorado	$39,146	$19
   8	Massachusetts	$39,122	$19
   9	Minnesota	$39,113	$19
   10	Utah	$38,098	$18
   11	California	$37,576	$18
   12	Oregon	$36,530	$18
   13	Ohio	$36,408	$18
   14	Washington	$35,631	$17
   15	Wisconsin	$35,329	$17
   16	South Dakota	$34,611	$17
   17	Montana	$34,393	$17
   18	Tennessee	$34,266	$16
   19	Kansas	$32,968	$16
   20	North Carolina	$31,743	$15

   Average seasonal driver salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	PepsiCo	$47,724	$22.94
   2	UPS	$47,410	$22.79	44
   3	Land O'Lakes	$38,530	$18.52
   4	Waste Connections	$37,439	$18.00	24
   5	Scholastic	$35,341	$16.99	24
   6	CHS	$34,763	$16.71
   7	Alsum Farms & Produce	$34,554	$16.61
   8	Bunzl Distribution	$34,352	$16.52
   9	Roy Jorgensen Associates	$34,155	$16.42
   10	Alterra Mountain	$34,135	$16.41
   11	Clarke	$34,117	$16.40
   12	L Knife & Son	$34,094	$16.39
   13	GROWMARK	$33,718	$16.21	9
   14	Vail Resorts	$33,646	$16.18	57
   15	Vacasa	$33,351	$16.03	2
   16	Vasari LLC	$32,738	$15.74
   17	National Holdings	$31,518	$15.15
   18	West Valley City	$30,331	$14.58
   19	Edible Arrangements	$30,170	$14.50	4
   20	Prince George’s County Trap & Skeet Center	$27,965	$13.44	5

4. Writing a seasonal driver job description

   A job description for a seasonal driver role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a seasonal driver job description:

   Seasonal driver job description example

   Seasonal Part-Time MotoSport.com Gearhead (Customer Service) - (2779)
   
   We have an excellent opportunity for experienced power sport enthusiasts to join our team. This is primarily an in-bound contact center environment. Responsibilities include taking customer orders, verifying shipment information, up-selling and cross-selling products, resolution of customer issues and concerns, escalation of system and website problems. You may also be required to process inbound customer email and chat sessions as well as make outbound follow-up calls.
   About the Job
   • Actively participate in problem solving for the customer, department, and company
   • Maintain a professional attitude and delight the customer
   • Adhere to the Contact Center attendance and call-in policies
   About You
   • A high level of Dirt Bike, ATV/UTV and/or Street Bike product knowledge required
   • Demonstrated ability to educate customers in order to satisfy their individual needs and ensure correct fit for make/model of their equipment
   • Knack for exceptional customer service
   • Proficient spelling and grammar, computer literacy/typing skills, and a service mindset (de-escalation, problem resolution, ability to assimilate information quickly, accuracy, ability to multi-task, etc.) are essential
   • Prior sales experience in a contact or call center is highly preferred
   About MotoSport
   
   MotoSport.com is more than a powersports company. We are a gathering of power sports devotees who ride and wrench like there's no tomorrow… just like our customers. Because we ‘re living the moto life, we make sure that we have the right parts and gear for you - whoever you are. But we wouldn't be that different from the other guys if we just had a ton of stuff, would we? So we'll do you one better: here at MotoSport.com we have a wealth of expert knowledge that comes from experience. That means our customers get the right parts and gear every time, and we go above and beyond to get it there in time. At the end of it all, we strive to make people (who aren't that different from us) happy and satisfied… after all, we know what it's like to be passionate about powersports, so who better to bring that enthusiasm to life than MotoSport?
   
   We take this concept seriously, both personally and professionally, which for employees translates to careers with growth potential and the ability to take ownership and make an impact daily. Perks such as an excellent gear discount, an annual summer Adventure Contest, summer barbecues, and a pet-friendly office make for a fun work environment. MotoSport employees will have the benefit of working with colleagues who are passionate about their careers as well as the outdoors. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and disability & life insurance, paid maternity and paternity leave, 401(k) matching, and Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts.
   
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   #BCFULFILLMENT

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5. Post your job

   To find the right seasonal driver for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with seasonal drivers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit seasonal drivers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your seasonal driver job on Zippia to find and recruit seasonal driver candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit seasonal drivers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to 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 seasonal driver

   Once you have selected a candidate for the seasonal driver position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new seasonal driver. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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.)

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