Pickup and delivery of packages of various sizes and weights 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 drivers 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).
- Hand-load/unload material, as required.
- Walk and climb stairs.
- Have the ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs. regularly, as required.
- Must have sufficient literacy skills to read addresses and specific instructions efficiently, and complete required paperwork.
- Maintain communication and a cooperative, professional relationship with customers, the general public, and fellow Quicksilver employees.
Accountabilities:
- Deliver packages safely and in a timely manner.
- Know, understand, and follow all company policies.
- Be available to work assigned and on-call shifts, clearing any changes with supervisory personnel.
- Uniform shirt, jacket, ID badge, black or navy slacks and approved footwear must be worn at all time while on the job.
Supervision:
- First line supervision is dispatchers/customer service. Additional supervision received from assigned Quicksilver personnel and managers as needed.
Education & Experience:
- No formal requirements; must be literate and fluent in English
- No delivery experience required but helpful
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- 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 safely operate a motor vehicle.
- Ability to lift 70 lbs. 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 and/or drug and alcohol screen (when required).
- Pass a Work Simulation screening (when required)
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 application
- Smartphone communication application
- 2 or 4 wheeled cart & Coolers
Miscellaneous:
- Vehicle insurance is required, with liability limits of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000. 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
- Valid driver's license with a safe driving record
- Seven-year proven safe driving record
- No more than one minor moving violation within the last three years
- No DUI or careless driving violation within the last five years
- At least 21 years of age
- Literacy and fluency in English
- Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds regularly
- Ability to walk and climb stairs
- Ability to sit in a vehicle for extended periods and move in and out as needed
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in all weather and traffic conditions
- Pass Department of Transportation physical and/or drug and alcohol screening when required
- Pass work simulation screening when required
- Vehicle insurance with required limits and Quicksilver listed as additional insured or additional interest
- Delivery experience
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!





