Seasonal Associate Delivery Driver

ROMAN EMPIRE LOGISTICS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Paid Training

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company branded uniform

Growth opportunity

Team Culture

Community interaction

Group discounts

Job summary

ROMAN EMPIRE LOGISTICS is seeking a Delivery Associate to represent the company with customers in Queens and Brooklyn, driving a sprinter-type van under 10,000 lbs to deliver parcels up to 70 pounds safely and on time. This role emphasizes courteous service, reliability, and adherence to safety policies.

You will operate handheld devices, manage routes, and coordinate with management to handle delivery changes, while maintaining a clean vehicle and professional conduct throughout long shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for the state of employment.
• Strong customer service skills and professional communication.
• Ability to operate a delivery van and handheld delivery devices.
• Comfortable lifting up to 70 pounds and performing physical tasks for long shifts.
• Must be a safe, confident driver with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Drive a delivery van to drop off parcels to customers within the operating area.
• Follow safety standards at all times.
• Interact with customers in a professional manner.
• Use handheld devices to manage deliveries and routes.
• Load, sort, and prepare routes to meet delivery promises.
• Inspect vehicle daily for safe operation.
• Keep vehicle clean and fueled; report issues promptly.
• Assist other team members to meet delivery goals.
• Communicate delivery status to customers and management.
• Maintain daily work plan and adapt to schedule changes.
• Adhere to transportation laws and company policies.

Skills

Team player

21+ years old

Authorized to work in US

Valid driver’s license

Disciplined and dependable

Confident driver

Maneuver large vehicle

Excellent customer service

Job description

Job Description

Main Purpose of Job

: This is a key customer-facing role, reliably and respectfully representing the company, ensuring orders are properly fulfilled, committed to work safety, and passionate about satisfying clients. The Delivery Associate, as a field representative of the company, must be polite and prompt with a commitment to providing our clients with excellent experience, every time. The Delivery Associate - Driver drives a “Sprinter-type” vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) under 10,000 pounds to deliver parcels up to 70 pounds, safely, and efficiently to designated locations within Queens and Brooklyn within a set timeframe.

Essential Job Functions:

• Enjoy driving and be passionate about customer service
• Must be able to operate and navigate a delivery van, GVWR 10,000 lbs. or less
• Ability to lift, bend, reach above the head, kneel, crouch, and/or stretch during shifts up to 12 hours long
• Must have good vision, with or without reasonable accommodation, to see details at a distance and up close
• Capacity to frequently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information for up to 12 hours per day
• Capability to quickly respond to changing traffic and weather conditions
• Must be able to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move boxes up to 70 pounds each, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Capability to operate technology such as handheld devices, software programs, and navigation guides
• Skilled in time-management and communication via written, oral, and listening to understand and be understood

Role Responsibilities:

• Drive a delivery van to drop off Amazon packages to customers within our operating community
• Follow strict safety standards, on and off the road
• Interact with Amazon customers and the public in a professional and positive manner
• Use handheld technology to deliver customer packages, manage delivery progress, and solve obstacles
• Load, sort, and prepare a delivery route to meet customer promise
• Inspect your Company vehicle a minimum of twice daily to ensure safe operation
• Ensure delivery vehicle is clean, fueled, and in good operating condition at all times
• Assist other Delivery Team Members in completing deliveries to exceed customer expectation
• May assist in training other team members
• Communicates with customers by phone or text to alert to delivery arrival
• Maintains communication with management to be informed of any change of delivery, route, or schedule
• Informs management of any obstructions to making safe, efficient deliveries on time
• Managing the daily work plan
• Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.
• Preparing reports and other documents relating to deliveries.
• Daily end of route de-brief and return of minimal undeliverable parcels
• Make safety a priority at all times
• Track and report working hours
• Adhere to company rules and regulations
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• A team player with a positive attitude
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Must have a valid driver's license within the state of employment
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
• Skilled and confident driver
• Comfortable maneuvering and parking a large vehicle
• Excellent customer service skills

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Training
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company branded uniform
• Growth opportunity
• Team Culture
• Community interaction
• Group discounts