Full-Time Package Delivery Driver - Effingham, IL / Springfield, IL

Superior Fleet, Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck - for deliveries

Flexible schedule

Fuel card - for daily routes

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Paid training

Bonuses

Profit sharing

Referral program

Job summary

Superior Fleet, Inc. is seeking a dependable Package Delivery Driver in Effingham, IL to deliver FedEx packages with a focus on safety, accuracy, and customer service. The role requires lifting, navigation, and adherence to schedules across multiple shifts.

The position offers full-time, part-time, and seasonal opportunities, with training and bonuses based on performance. Local routes and a company-provided vehicle may be available.

Qualifications

• Customer service and strong communication skills.
• Ability to plan and optimize delivery routes.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate delivery vehicle to transport packages within assigned area.
• Plan and optimize delivery routes to ensure on-time arrivals.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service during deliveries.
• Handle and secure packages to prevent damage during loading/unloading.
• Use scanning technology to track deliveries and update records accurately.
• Follow traffic laws, safety policies, and company procedures.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform routine maintenance checks.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

GPS devices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS mapping apps

Job description

Join Our Team as a Package Delivery Driver in Effingham, IL! We’re looking for a dependable, customer-oriented individual with top-notch driving skills to join our delivery team. We are looking for individuals who can deliver the FedEx Purple Promise on a daily basis.

Currently Hiring: Contingency Drivers, Full-Time, Part-Time, and Seasonal Drivers.

Role Overview:

• Vehicle Operation: Safely and efficiently drive a delivery vehicle to transport packages to various locations within your assigned area.
• Route Optimization: Plan and optimize delivery routes to ensure prompt and accurate deliveries.
• Customer Interaction: Offer exceptional customer service by delivering packages with a courteous and professional demeanor.
• Package Care: Handle all packages carefully to ensure they are securely loaded and unloaded, minimizing any risk of damage.
• Technology Use: Utilize scanning technology and electronic devices to track and document delivery information accurately.
• Regulatory Adherence: Follow all traffic laws, safety regulations, and company policies while operating the vehicle.
• Vehicle Upkeep: Maintain the cleanliness of your vehicle and perform routine maintenance checks to ensure it’s in excellent working condition.

What We’re Looking For:

• Valid Driver’s License: Must have a clean driving record and a valid driver’s license.
• Age Requirement: Must be at least 21 years old.
• Class C License: A Class C driver’s license is preferred, but not required. After getting hired you will be required to obtain a Class C Non-CDL endorsement, a USDOT physical, and pass a drug screen.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Physical Capability: Ability to lift 75 pounds and move 150 pounds using hand trucks.
• Customer Service Skills: Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Tech Knowledge: Proficiency with GPS devices and mapping applications.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience driving a box truck is prefered, but novice drivers are welcome to apply.

Why Choose Us?

• Competitive Daily Rate: Plus bonuses based on safety and package performance.
• Paid Training: We will get your trained, the right tools and skills, to get you on the road as quickly as possible.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access to a retirement plan and paid vacation.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and career development.
• Ongoing Training: Continuous training programs to help you succeed and grow in your role.

Training Period:

Trainees or novice drivers with no experience will start out at $165.00 a day until you have fulfilled your training period. The faster you learn, excel, and apply the skills you have learned will be determined on an individual basis. Once you move past trainee you will be paid anywhere up to $180 + any bonuses. All new hires are on a 90 day probation period.

( **$200.00+ daily rate is for experienced drivers or those who excel during training)

Work Schedule: Flexible shifts from Monday to Saturday

Compensation: $180 per day, plus performance-based bonuses

Terminal Location: 1700 Heartland Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Office Location: 105 S 5th St, Suite 1, Effingham, IL 62401

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Benefits:

• Company truck - for deliveries
• Flexible schedule
• Fuel card - for daily routes
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Bonuses
• Profit sharing
• Referral program

Experience:

• Delivery driver: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Non-CDL Class C endorsement (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: $175.00 - $200.00 per day

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Fuel card
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Valid drivers license?

Experience:

• Labor & delivery: 1 year (Preferred)
• Heavy lifting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Non-CDL Class C (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Effingham, IL 62401 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person