NON-CDL Freight Driver - Colorado

Quicksilver Express Courier, Inc.; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Quicksilver Express Courier, Inc. seeks an Experienced Driver for its Colorado Lakewood location. You will pickup and deliver packages with a focus on safety, timeliness, and courteous service. Training will be provided for the dispatch app, and you must maintain a clean driving record.

Ideal candidates are literate in English, with strong map-reading or navigation skills being helpful but not required. Background checks are mandatory for eligibility.

Qualifications

• No formal education required; literate and able to communicate in English.
• Must pass a background check and motor vehicle records review.
• Able to read maps and locate addresses quickly (helpful but not required).
• Must provide a current Motor Vehicle Report within the last 30 days.
• 7 year proven safe driving record; max 1 minor violation in 3 years or DUI/Careless Driving in 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver packages safely and in a timely manner.
• Operate a motor vehicle in a safe and legal manner.
• Maintain communication with dispatch and customers via smartphone app.
• Follow DOT regulations and company policies; complete required paperwork.
• Work with safety-minded practices and professional conduct.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Smartphone app usage

Tools

Smartphone app

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Colorado Office - Lakewood, CO 80215Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $0.01 - $0.01 CommissionJob Shift: DayJob Category: TransportationPickup and delivery of packages of various sizes, weights and/or palletized products 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 Regular or commercial driver's license with safe driving record
• Operate motor vehicle in safe and legal manner.
• Be able to quickly locate specific addresses.
• Be able to communicate and complete assigned tasks via a smartphone application (training provided).
• Must have sufficient literacy skills to read maps efficiently and complete required paperwork.
• Maintain communication and cooperative, professional relationship with both customers and general public, as well as fellow Quicksilver employees.

Education & Experience:

• No formal requirements; must be literate and communicate in English.
• No delivery experience required but helpful.
• Map reading skills not required, but helpful.
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a motor vehicle records .review
• Must provide a current Motor Vehicle Report within the last 30 days.
• 7 year 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 lift 75-99 lbs. regularly as required.
• Hand load/unload material as required.
• Walking and climbing stairs.
• With the assistance of a manual pallet jack; push, pull, move pallets of material weighing up to 3,000 lbs
• 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, a drug and alcohol test. (when required).

Job SpecificationsAccountabilities:

• Deliver packages safely and in a timely manner
• Know, understand and follow all company policies
• Be available to work on-demand and some after-hours, clearing any changes with supervisory personnel
• Uniform shirt, and ID badge must be worn at all time while on the job
• Follow current DOT regulations, Complete DOT/Quicksilver paperwork, Follow DOT break/lunch requirements
• No cell phone/computer usage during operation of your truck. Hands free device required

Supervision:

• First line supervision from dispatchers/customer service and other personnel/operations managers

Working Conditions:

• Most working time spent in vehicle or loading/unloading packages/pallets
• 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 application (Smart Phone Required)
• Lift Gate (If supplied)
• 2 or 4 wheeled cart
• Pallet Jack (Manual & Electric)
• Straps
• Forklift (if certified)
• Other equipment as directed