Courier in Own Vehicle - KCI

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66103, Kansas City, KS, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Other
The Role
Operate your own vehicle to pick up and deliver packages promptly and safely using a smartphone dispatch app. Inspect equipment daily, lift up to 70 lbs, walk/climb stairs, maintain a clean driving record, follow company policies, wear uniform, and complete required screenings and paperwork.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.
Job Specifications

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.
  • Must provide current Motor Vehicle Report within last 30 days.
  • 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 and communication applications (Smart Phone Required)
  • 2 or 4 wheeled cart
  • Specimen coolers
  • Pickup trucks must have a topper that is lockable.

Miscellaneous:

  • Our drivers carry, 100, 300, 50 limits, Quicksilver listed as Additional Insured.
  • Two 25x12 water-based decals will be affixed to your vehicle doors. Operator License info will also be affixed next to the decals.

Skills Required

  • Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (no more than 1 minor violation in 3 years; no DUI/careless driving in 5 years)
  • Be 21 years of age or older
  • Provide current Motor Vehicle Report within last 30 days
  • Operate motor vehicle in a safe and legal manner
  • Start close to home each day
  • Ability to quickly locate specific addresses
  • Use and communicate via smartphone dispatch/communication application (smartphone required)
  • Ability to hand-load/unload materials and lift/carry up to 70 lbs regularly
  • Ability to walk, climb stairs, and sit in vehicle for extended periods
  • Sufficient literacy to read addresses, instructions, and complete paperwork
  • Pass Department of Transportation physical and/or drug and alcohol screen (when required)
  • Pass work simulation screening (when required)
  • Be available for assigned and on-call shifts and coordinate changes with supervisors
  • Wear required uniform (shirt, jacket, ID badge, black or navy slacks, approved footwear)
  • Pickup trucks must have a lockable topper (if used)
  • Carry required insurance with Quicksilver listed as Additional Insured and allow decals/operator license info affixed to vehicle
  • Delivery experience
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The Company
HQ: Little Canada, MN
155 Employees
Year Founded: 1982

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!

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