Delivery Driver - Urgent Hire

Amazon; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 2,824,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Performance incentives

Job summary

Amazon is seeking dedicated full-time delivery drivers in Gainesville, Florida. The role involves delivering packages efficiently, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring excellent customer service. Ideal candidates are hardworking, detail-oriented, and possess a clean driving record.

The position offers $20.50 per hour, with opportunities for bonuses and incentives. With a focus on teamwork and communication, successful applicants will thrive in a fast-paced environment and have the chance for career growth.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have held state driver’s license for at least 4 years.
• Clean motor vehicle report is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle and deliver packages on time.
• Perform safety inspections on the vehicle.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Safe driving practices

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Benefits & Scheduling

• $20.50 / hour (paid bi-weekly)
• 10-hour shifts are typical
• 4-day work week (30-40 hours) is typical
• Schedule for FT delivery drivers is a rotation where team members should not work more than 4 consecutive days, allowing for more personal time
• Expect daytime shift with future potential to work 2nd shift, if desired.
• A minimum of 2 paid 15-minute breaks during your shift and 1 unpaid 30-minute meal break
• Opportunity for performance incentives and bonuses
• Medical insurance
• Paid time off begins accruing immediately at start of employment

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Successfully handle and deliver packages on time
• Safely drive and perform safety inspections on company vehicle; follow all local & state laws, road/driving regulations, and company policies
• Provide excellent customer service and satisfaction despite stressful events/conditions
• Keep pace in physically demanding job; work in all weather conditions; lift packages (up to 50 lbs); get in and out of a van repeatedly throughout the day at variable locations
• Communicate effectively with support team to provide exceptional customer service and ensure deliveries are completed
• Use smart phone device for GPS Navigation, scanning packages, conducting administrative requirements such as clocking in/out, and communicate with supervisors and other team members
• Load and unload packages in delivery vehicle
• Support the team in daily work requirements including participation in rescue calls when other team members need assistance with their routes

Equipment Provided

• Delivery Vehicle & Gas
• Handheld technology
• Uniforms
• Other safety and administrative gear necessary for job accomplishment

Company Description

This is a Full-Time delivery driver position delivering Amazon packages for a third party delivery company.

We need reliable, independent, flexible, hard workers who pay attention to details, can quickly problem solve a wide range of situations, and win in a fast-paced environment!

Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, communicate effectively, and ready to get the job done.

Successful delivery drivers enjoy being out on the road driving, put safety first and care deeply about customer expectations and satisfaction.

We are looking for team players who desire to grow with the company.

• Military veterans welcome!
• Commercial, DOT, CDL (or work-related) driving, and delivery driver experience is a plus but not mandatory
• As we grow, supervisory roles will be available

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have held state driver’s license for at least 4 years
• Must have a FL Driver's License
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Must pass a 5-Panel Drug Screening
• Must have a clean motor vehicle report. (Multiple violations can disqualify you from the position)
• Must have good English speaking, reading, writing, communication skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.