Pickup 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.
This is a W2 position. All drivers are employees of Quicksilver.
Essential Functions:
- Possess and maintain valid Class A or B driver's license with safe driving record
- Operate motor vehicle in safe and legal manner.
- Start close to home each day.
- 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.
- Be able to lift 70-99 lbs without restriction
Education & Experience:
- No formal requirements; must be literate and communicate in English.
- No delivery experience required but helpful.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Map reading skills not required, but helpful.
- 7 year proven safe driving record. No more than 1 minor moving violation within the last 5 years or DUI/Careless Driving within 5 years.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
- Ability to lift 70 lbs. regularly as required.
- Hand load/unload material as required.
- Walking and climbing stairs.
- 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).
- Pass a Work Simulation screening. (when required).
Accountabilities:
- 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.
Working Conditions:
- Most working time spent in vehicle or loading/unloading packages.
- 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.
- W2, Employee position.
Equipment Used:
- Smartphone dispatch and communication application (Compatible Smart Phone Required).
- 2 or 4 wheeled cart & coolers.
- Pickup trucks MUST have a cab-height topper that is lockable.
Miscellaneous:
- Vehicle must be in good condition. Accepted vehicle types include SUVs, sedans, and minivans (2005 or newer), as well as cargo vans (2015 or newer).
- Vehicle insurance is required. $100,000, $300,000, $50,000 limits, Quicksilver must be listed as “Additional Insured” or "Additional Interest."
- Two 25”x12” water based decals will be affixed to your vehicle doors. Operator License info will also be affixed next to the decals.
- Quicksilver conducts extensive backgrounds checks of applicant’s criminal and driving history.
Skills Required
- Possess and maintain valid Class A or B driver's license with safe driving record
- Operate motor vehicle in a safe and legal manner
- Start close to home each day
- Ability to quickly locate specific addresses
- Ability to communicate and complete assigned tasks via smartphone application (compatible smartphone required)
- Sufficient literacy skills to read maps efficiently and complete required paperwork
- Maintain professional communication and cooperative relationships with customers and coworkers
- Ability to lift 70-99 lbs without restriction and hand-load/unload materials
- Be 21 years of age or older
- 7 year proven safe driving record; no more than 1 minor moving violation within last 5 years; no DUI/Careless Driving within 5 years
- Pass Department of Transportation physical and drug/alcohol test (when required)
- Pass Work Simulation screening (when required)
- Vehicle must be in good condition and meet accepted types/years (SUVs, sedans, minivans 2005+; cargo vans 2015+); pickup trucks must have lockable cab-height topper
- Vehicle insurance with limits $100,000/$300,000/$50,000 and Quicksilver listed as Additional Insured or Additional Interest
- Two 25"x12" water based decals and operator license info affixed to vehicle doors
- Uniform shirt and ID badge must be worn at all times while on the job
- Successful completion of Quicksilver background checks of criminal and driving history
What We Do
In business since 1982, Quicksilver Express Courier is one of the largest privately held same-day couriers, providing a full range of professional courier and delivery services. Quicksilver has been a long time industry leader in the areas of service, professionalism, reliability and technology. We are open 24/7/365 with all employee drivers, dispatchers and customer service representatives. Locally owned and managed with locations in Minneapolis-St.Paul, Denver, Milwaukee, Kansas City and Phoenix. Servicing customers anywhere and everywhere in all industries including: medical, manufacturing, printing, Fortune 500, small business & many more. Call today! Package to Pallet, Quicksilver It!


