Courier Driver Job Description
Courier driver
provides interfaculty courier services between company locations in tri-state area.
Courier Driver Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective courier driver job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included courier driver job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Collection and delivery of petroleum samples designated for transport from various locations in the New Jersey and New York metropolitan area
Ability to lift, lower, and slide packages weighing 25 to 70 lbs
Operate vehicle for the delivery of blood products and materials
Document temporary storage and transportation of blood, blood products and materials as required by internal and external regulatory requirements
Assigned to pick up various supplies such as chemicals, lab equipment, parts, mail and other duties assigned by the local site manager
Ensure all collected samples are properly labeled, lids and caps and containment devices sealed and closed tightly and secured properly, always consistent with industry and other standards, and readied for safe transport pursuant to DOL regulations
Operates company vehicle(s) in a safe and courteous manner, obeying all State and Local traffic laws
Must follow all DOT regulations related to the transporting of hazardous chemicals, petroleum and hydrocarbons
Submit all samples to Shipping and Receiving Technician for processing
When required, will assist with sampling of shore tanks, barges, vessels, pipelines, tank cars, tank trucks
Courier Driver Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Courier Driver
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: AED, CPR
Education for Courier Driver
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the courier driver job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Education, Health, General Education, Supervision, Technical, Criminal Justice, Military, Public Safety, Associates
Skills for Courier Driver
Desired skills for courier driver include:
Delivery area
Current traffic laws
Airports and tri-state area
Office procedures
Cold chain management and basic DG
Metropolitan area
Microsoft Business Suite Package
Multi-routes
Airports and Boston Metro
Bar-code scanning technology for secure material tracking accountability
Desired experience for courier driver includes:
May be required to utilize respiratory equipment in the disposal of retain samples
High level of accuracy required, with special attention to detail
Training and understanding IAC HSE Manual Section 006, Sample Handling and Transportation required
Participates in and takes an active role in BMT meetings and Safety meetings
Reports any maintenance problems as appropriate*
Contacts dispatcher/Manager/Supervisor daily to confirm delivery of STAT, nonscheduled items*
Courier Driver Examples
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Courier Driver Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of courier driver. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for courier driver
- Follows courier routes to ensure reliable service, and ensures that customer service issues are resolved
- Ensures that supply or equipment requests are completed and delivered
- Transports and stores specimens in appropriate temperature containers
- Ensures that assigned vehicle is clean/refueled and that maintenance is current
- Completes pickup and delivery for other hospital departments such as Materials Management (interdepartmental mail), Radiology (films), Cardiology (holter monitor readings) and Urgent Care (cash)
- Monitors the operating condition of the assigned vehicle and adheres to the vehicle routine maintenance schedule including maintaining adequate fuel and oil levels
- Obeys all traffic regulations, drives defensively and never allows unauthorized persons to travel in the courier vehicle
- These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive
- Safely operates, inspects and maintains a variety of equipment such as a 29-passenger bus or smaller, 15-passenger van and multiple equipment/vehicles during the course of completing daily task duties as assigned
- Adheres to daily route schedule
Qualifications for courier driver
- Turn in daily receipts*
- Records information, such as but not limited to signatures for items received and delivered and recipients' responses to messages*
- Maintains vehicle cleanliness*
- Independent worker that can troubleshoot problems as they arise*
- Tracks lost items*
- Obeys traffic laws*
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Courier Driver Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a courier driver. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for courier driver
- Provides explanation of sudden stops or sharp turns when emergency maneuvers are required to passengers
- Picks up and/or delivers items such as mail and packages and conducts various errands such as employee transportation, bank transactions, and special assignments
- Conducts pre/post inspection of equipment according to departmental policies and procedures
- Ensures equipment meets safety requirements by maintaining scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs
- Reports any mechanical problems associated with equipment/vehicle as appropriate
- Completes service request forms to request vehicle repairs
- Ensures that all duties assigned on the daily task sheets are completed and necessary reports are submitted upon job completion
- Prepares, generates, completes, and receives various forms, reports, daily logs, maintenance records and other documents and forwards as appropriate
- Follows all safety precautions necessary in operating equipment in a safe and efficient manner and ensures that vehicle fuel tanks are properly filled and ready for operation
- Communicates with supervisor to relay information and receive instructions and directions concerning daily route, delivery schedule, special assignments, and any other potential problems
Qualifications for courier driver
- Maintains time schedule to ensure consistent daily pick-up and delivery along assigned routes*
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned, such as but not limited to sorting and delivering mail*
- Immediately reports any on-duty or off-duty accidents and/or traffic violations to management*
- Coordinates courier routing with dispatch for the purpose of gaining information for courier request*
- Provides courier service in accordance with departmental policy*
- Maintains communication with appropriate staff via cellular phone/radio or pager*
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Courier Driver Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of courier driver. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for courier driver
- Operates city issued radio and/or cell phone for communication concerning passenger information, road clearance, emergency changes
- Wears appropriate uniform as instructed
- May provide other support duties
- Must be able to work well alone without any supervision
- Most be able to communicate well client and Novitex Management
- Employee must adhere to all applicable Federal, State, Local and Company safety and traffic regulations/policies
- Maintain vehicle in good condition while notifying manager if deficiencies are identified
- Must have and maintain a current valid Driver’s License
- Pick up of internal correspondence mail from the mail processing site
- Delivery of the mail to various DES offices within metropolitan Tucson
Qualifications for courier driver
- Must possess excellent customer service skills and maintain positive customer relations*
- Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time*
- Covers other employees’ scheduled routes as dictated by Manager/Supervisor/Dispatcher*
- Maintains properly filled out delivery records throughout the day and turns in accordingly at the end of each shift*
- Attend workshops and/or participate in online training to remain aware of current trends, advancements, best practices in safe driving and the safe handling of heavy loads*
- Makes recommendations to Supervisor of Supply Chain Management Couriers on outside courier service needs*
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of courier driver. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for courier driver
- Delivery of all mail picked up during the courier run to the mail processing site at the end of the courier run
- Must be able to drive 26ft van/truck with dual axel
- Pickup and delivery of U.S. Government mail including regular, bulk, classified, pouch, and guard mail
- Drive light trucks, vans, or other type government vehicles to deliver messages, documents, packages, and mail to various Government agencies and business concerns
- Transport office personnel and visitors, and perform miscellaneous errands such as carrying mail to and from the post office and sorting or opening incoming and outgoing mail
- Obtain receipts for articles delivered and keep a log of items received and delivered
- Deliver and pick up items to offices and departments within an establishment, following all additional written instructions associated with the delivery of the materials
- Ensure that materials are delivered to location designated by instructions and obtain signatures and date/time information as required for a proper receipt
- Prepare a daily log with appropriate receipts
- Transports materials, patients, or employees throughout the system as directed
Qualifications for courier driver
- Maintains and performs daily vehicle safety readiness and preventive maintenance log*
- Performs routine maintenance on delivery vehicles, such as monitoring fluid levels, checkin mirrors, lights, temperature gauge, tires, turn signals, brakes, and replenishes fuel
- Current CO Driver’s License - must comply with Fleet policy requirements CDL preferred
- Security Guard (Ottawa Ontario)
- Ensure accurate, timely, and efficient deliverers to local clients within the food industry
- Handling food products (produce, spices, seafood, meat, dairy, etc)
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a courier driver. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for courier driver
- Some Overtime and overnight stays required when delivery / collection from outer sites
- To collect and return furniture from/to stores at Fleetbank House and deliver to BEIS Buildings
- To deliver Furniture, IT equipment and other items to destinations including, Cardiff, Billingham, Aberdeen, Nottingham, Sheffield, Watford, and Doncaster
- To deliver Health and Safety items to Home workers
- To assist the Porterage Service with day to day Porterage requests at 10 Victoria Street, 1 Victoria Street, Victoria House, Fleetbank House and 151 Buckingham Palace Road
- Collect boxes left at DX (Buckingham Palace Road) that messengers are unable to collect and deliver to 1 Victoria St
- To deliver/collect crates to/from other Government Departments
- Other ad hoc delivery/collection as required
- Safe and efficient transport of official correspondence between MARCS, State Treasury building, OPS, U.S. Post Office, and other locations within established timeframes, and conduct special runs as necessary
- Assist with the safe movement and storage of equipment and other articles as required
Qualifications for courier driver
- Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers both verbally and in written form
- Perform proper equipment maintenance, monitor reefer temperature, and reports mechanical issues and damages in a timely manner
- Loading and unloading products in a safe manner, using provided tools as appropriate
- Lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
- Communicate with Transportation supervisor and other departments regarding issues and concerns
- Complete daily check-in procedures