Courier/Independent contractor

Ameriship Parcel Delivery; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameriship Parcel Delivery is seeking independent contractor couriers in the Houston area. You will pick up and deliver packages to residential and business addresses using your own vehicle.

The role requires use of handheld devices and a focus on customer service. Hours are Monday through Friday with routes typically completed by 7pm; drivers must own a reliable vehicle and pass a background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must possess valid driver's license.
• Own reliable vehicle; some routes require larger vehicle such as cargo/sprinter, or a large SUV.
• Must pass a drug screening and background verification.
• Must be able to drive Mon-Fri; routes completed by 7pm.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver packages to residential and business addresses.
• Use handheld devices to assist with each delivery.
• Drive your own vehicle to complete the daily route.
• Demonstrate punctuality, reliability and customer service during deliveries.
• Typical workday is 7–10 hours.

Skills

Customer service

Delivery experience

Reliability

Self-motivated

Direction sense

Tools

Handheld device usage

Smartphone ownership

Job description

Courier/Independent contractor (Houston)

• Job Type:Independent Contractor/Courier
• Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Locations: Houston, TX 77041

Job Summary:

Ameriship Parcel Delivery is a medical overnight and courier delivery service in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, Missouri, Kansas, Florida, Colorado, Georgia, and Illinois. We are the leader in Texas for pharmacy delivery providing 1 hour to next business day delivery. Visit us at www.Ameriship.com.

We are looking for full time and part time drivers in the Houstonarea to pick up and deliver packages to residential and business addresses. You will be required to drive your own vehicle to complete the daily route. Drivers will be independent contractors. This is a Monday through Friday job opening.

Drivers should be highly energetic, competent, and self-motivated individuals with a good sense of direction and excellent customer service skills. Punctuality, reliability, and delivery experience are required. This position will also require understanding and use of handheld devices to assist with each delivery and must own a working smartphone.

Applicants should be capable of lifting to fifty pounds without assistance. We prefer applicants with verifiable work history with FedEx, UPS, or other parcel delivery services but all applicants will be considered. Route length also varies, but you can expect your workday to be 7-10 hours on average.

Driver Requirements:

• Must possess valid driver's license.
• Must have a reliable vehicle, some routes require a larger vehicle such as a cargo/sprinter, or a large SUV, and box truck.
• No DUI/DWI within five previous years
• Must pass a drug screening
• Pass a background verification
• Must be able to drive Mon-Fri. Routes are expected to be completed by 7pm.
• Able to do pickups between 430pm and 7pm on a weekly rotational basis.

This is a contract position
Pay Range: $600-$1200 weekly

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