Courier in Own Cargo Van - KCI

Quicksilver Express Courier; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Quicksilver Express Courier is seeking a delivery driver to pick up and deliver packages of various sizes in a timely, courteous manner. You will ensure equipment is in working order, inspect daily, and handle packages with safety in mind.

Requirements include a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record, and the ability to lift up to 70 lbs. No formal delivery experience is required, but helpful. You will use a smartphone app to communicate tasks and must be at least 21 years old.

Qualifications

• Must be literate and fluent in English.
• No delivery experience required but helpful.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 7 years proven safe driving record. No more than 1 minor moving violation in past 3 years or DUI/Careless Driving in past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver packages safely and in a timely manner.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Be available for assigned and on-call shifts.
• Wear uniform shirt, jacket, ID badge, black or navy slacks, and approved footwear.
• Communicate and complete tasks via a smartphone application.
• Assist with loading/unloading as required.
• Maintain professional relations with customers and colleagues.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Safe driving record

Literacy in English

Lift 70 lbs

Smartphone app proficiency

Tools

Smartphone app

Job description

Job Summary

Pickup and delivery of packages of various sizes and weights from customers in many different locations, to be completed in a timely and courteous manner. Ensures all equipment used is in working order and inspected daily. Uses care in moving packages and always works with safety in mind.

Essential Functions

• Possess and maintain valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Operate motor vehicle in a safe and legal manner.
• Start close to home each day.
• Be able to quickly locate specific addresses.
• Communicate and complete assigned tasks via a smartphone application (training provided).
• Hand‑load/unload material, as required.
• Walk and climb stairs.
• Lift and carry up to 70 lbs. regularly, as required.
• Maintain sufficient literacy skills to read addresses and specific instructions efficiently, and complete required paperwork.
• Maintain communication and a cooperative, professional relationship with customers, the general public, and fellow Quicksilver employees.

Accountabilities

• Deliver packages safely and in a timely manner.
• Know, understand, and follow all company policies.
• Be available to work assigned and on‑call shifts, clearing any changes with supervisory personnel.
• Wear uniform shirt, jacket, ID badge, black or navy slacks and approved footwear at all times while on the job.

Supervision

First line supervision is dispatchers/customer service. Additional supervision received from assigned Quicksilver personnel and managers as needed.

Job Specifications

• No formal requirements; must be literate and fluent in English.
• No delivery experience required but helpful.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 7 years proven safe driving record. No more than 1 minor moving violation within the last 3 years or DUI/Careless Driving within 5 years.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Provide current Motor Vehicle Report within last 30 days.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs. as required.
• Walking and climbing stairs.
• Be able to sit in vehicle for extended periods of time and move in and out of vehicle as needed.
• Pass Department of Transportation physical and/or drug and alcohol screen (when required).
• Pass a Work Simulation screening (when required).

Working Conditions

• Most working time spent in vehicle or loading/unloading packages.
• Required to drive safely in all kinds of conditions (adverse weather conditions, traffic, etc.).
• No smoking is allowed on the job. Smoking is not allowed in vehicles.

Equipment Used

• Smartphone dispatch and communication applications (Smart Phone Required).
• 2 or 4 wheeled cart.
• Specimen coolers.
• Pickup trucks must have a topper that is lockable.

Miscellaneous

• Our drivers carry, 100, 300, 50 limits, Quicksilver listed as Additional Insured.
• Two 25x12 water‑based decals will be affixed to your vehicle doors. Operator License info will also be affixed next to the decals.