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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Map reading skills not required, but helpful.
- 5 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 lift 70-99 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).
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.
- 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.
- W2, Employee position
Equipment Used:
- Smartphone dispatch and communication application (Smart Phone Required)
- 2 or 4 wheeled cart
- Straps
- Other equipment as directed
Skills Required
- Operate motor vehicle in safe and legal manner
- Be able to lift 70-99 lbs regularly
- 5 year proven safe driving record with no more than 1 minor moving violation and no DUI/Careless Driving within 5 years
- Pass Department of Transportation physical and drug and alcohol test (when required)
- Ability to communicate and complete assigned tasks via a smartphone application (smartphone required)
- Sufficient literacy skills to read maps and complete required paperwork; communicate in English
- Hand load/unload material, walk and climb stairs, and assist with pallet movement using manual pallet jack
- Maintain communication and professional relationships with customers and coworkers
- Uniform shirt and ID badge must be worn while on the job
- No cell phone/computer usage during vehicle operation; hands-free device required
- Delivery experience
- Map reading skills
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!


