Courier in Own Cargo Van - KCI

Job DetailsJob Location: Kansas Office - Kansas City, KS 66103Courier Job Description
Job Summary:
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. 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:

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.

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.

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