Casual Courier

DHL Express; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Employee Discount Program

Employee Assistance & Work Life Plan

Outstanding training opportunities

Hourly Pay Rate: $34.91

Job summary

DHL Express is hiring a Casual Driver in Fremont, California. The role involves following standard procedures to pick up and deliver time-sensitive materials, upholding safety requirements, and meeting DHL time commitments.

Hourly pay rate is $34.91. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, be at least 21, and pass background/drug screening. Opportunities include training and career development within a global logistics leader.

Qualifications

• Must have a Driver's License with clean driving record.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Previous professional driving experience, preferably in a delivery role.
• Must pass pre-employment background, drug and medical screening.

Responsibilities

• Drive to customer sites under tight deadlines and deliver documents and packages.
• Picks up and delivers time-sensitive materials safely and punctually.
• Ensure all delivery material is delivered to the correct consignee.
• Operate a scanner to record shipping and package information.
• Maintain good work habits and safety procedures.
• Report any security breaches to supervisor.
• May assist supervisor in orienting and training lower-level couriers.
• May assist in check rides to review performance.

Skills

Driver's License

Safe driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What makes DHL great? Our People! We know each employee’s individual contributions make us the #1 Delivery and Logistics Company in the world.

Distinguished as No. 1 World’s Best Workplace™ by Great Place to Work and Fortune Magazine

DHL is committed to maintaining an environment that empowers every team member to make the greatest possible impact on our business. Our culture is about personal commitment - to our business, to each other and to our global communities. DHL is dedicated to being a great place to work. In addition to competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy a range of programs, services and benefits that bring the best to their personal lives.

Start YOUR career with DHL today…

We are currently hiring a Casual Driver. As a Casual Driver, you will follow standard company procedures and safety requirements to pick up and deliver time-sensitive materials in a timely and efficient manner.

Hourly Pay Rate: $34.91

Key Responsibilities:

• Under tight deadlines, drives vehicle to customer sites, climbs in and out of vehicle, and walks up and down stairs as required to pick up and deliver documents and packages to and from customers according to established procedures, in all weather conditions
• Picks up, handles and delivers time sensitive documents and packages in a safe and punctual manner considering traffic patterns, alternative routes, traffic regulations, and driving conditions in order to meet customer and DHL time requirements
• Ensures all delivery material received is safely delivered to correct consignee
• Operates a scanner to record shipping and package information for documents/packages picked up or delivered
• Maintains good work habits, including reporting to work on time and adhering to standard work and safety procedures
• Reports any suspected breach of security or unusual happenings to supervisor immediately
• May assist supervisor in orienting, training, assigning and checking the work of lower level courier
• May assist supervisor in performing check rides to review performance and the proper use of routes and practices

Qualifications -

Skills & Qualifications:

• Driver's License with clean driving record
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Must be at least 21+ years old
• Previous professional driving experience, preferably in a delivery role
• Candidate must pass pre-employment background, drug and medical physical screening

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to seventy (70) lbs. occasionally
• Must be able to lift forty (40) lbs. frequently
• Must be able to walk, climb stairs, reach overhead, squat, bend, kneel, stoop and crouch repeatedly

Employee Benefits & Incentives

DHL benefits and incentive offerings are designed to reflect a substantial experience for both employees and their dependents during their career and life journey. The specifics will vary, but wherever you join and in whatever role, you'll find our benefits and rewards are among the best in the industry. They include:

• Competitive Pay
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance & Work Life Program
• Outstanding training opportunities
• Non-Exempt Hourly Pay Rate: $34.91

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: [1] https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster