What are the responsibilities and job description for the Courier/Independent Contractor position at Ameriship Parcel Delivery?
Ameriship Parcel Delivery is a medical overnight and courier delivery service in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, Missouri, Kansas, Florida, Colorado, Georgia and Illinois. We are the leader in Texas for pharmacy delivery providing 1 hour to next business day delivery. Visit us at www.Ameriship.com.
We are looking for full time and part time drivers in the Wichita area to pick up and deliver packages to residential and business addresses in the Wichita area. You will be required to drive your own vehicle to complete the daily route. Drivers will be independent contractors. This is a day shift position, Monday through Friday.
Drivers should be highly energetic, competent, and self-motivated individuals with a good sense of direction and excellent customer service skills. Punctuality, reliability, and delivery experience are required. This position will also require understanding and use of handheld devices to assist with each delivery and must own a working smartphone.
Applicants should be capable of lifting to fifty pounds without assistance. We prefer applicants with verifiable work history with FedEx, UPS, or other parcel delivery services but all applicants will be considered. Route length also varies, but you can expect your workday to be 7-10 hours on average.
Driver Requirements:
- Must possess valid driver's license.
- Minimum age: 21
- Must have a reliable vehicle, some routes require a larger vehicle such as a cargo/sprinter, or a large SUV, and box truck.
- No DUI/DWI within five previous years
- Must pass a drug screening
- Pass a background verification
- Must be able to drive Mon-Fri. Routes are expected to be completed by 7pm.
- Able to do pickups between 430pm and 7pm on a weekly rotational basis.
