Personal Vehicle Delivery Driver

Alternative Vehicle Program (AVP) -Delivery Driver – Use Personal Vehicle

Most routes in West Little Rock and Maumelle

Got a minivan or SUV?? (these vehicles are ideal but not required)

HIRING IMMEDIATELY for holiday delivery. Prior package delivery experience a plus.

Attention Uber/Lyft drivers: Morning and early afternoon hours are available!

ETCH Transport Company in Central AR partners with FedEx Ground to deliver packages effectively and efficiently to business and residential customers primarily in West Little Rock, Maumelle and North Little Rock. We have an immediate need for multiple energetic Delivery Drivers. The AVP Delivery Driver, a newly created position, is part of the AVP- Alternative Vehicle Program currently in use by many delivery services in the nation. Due to operating a Personal Vehicle on state/federal roadways, this has been determined to be a safety sensitive position in accordance with Act 593 of Arkansas law. Background check and clean driving record is required. Due to the strenuous and physically demanding nature of the position, those who thrive most as drivers are energetic and enjoy moving and being active. A willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures and transportation laws is a must. Also, being good-natured, flexible, and adaptable to last minute changes in schedules and routes is important.

Primary duties/responsibilities:

Safe operation, maintenance, and repairs of a Personal Vehicle and obey all state and federal traffic laws.

Loading, transporting, and accurately delivering packages in a safe and timely manner. Adhering to assigned routes and following strict pickup and delivery deadline windows.

Utilizing tools such as iPad (navigation/routing software) and scanner (package delivery/tracking software).

Inspecting and organizing packages prior to leaving the terminal for daily route. Lifting and handling packages of various weights and sizes (up to 75 lbs).

Communicating throughout the day with management and updating delivery schedule as necessary.

Job Requirements:

Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid driver's license and clean background check.

Must have reliable transportation of a vehicle not older than 15 years and current automotive insurance. Minivans and SUVs are ideal. Pick up trucks must have a covered, lockable bed. Cargo vans are not allowed.

The vehicle used for this position must be the exact same vehicle every time.

What is the year, make and model of vehicle you would utilize for this package delivery position?

Prior package or food delivery driving experience a plus.

Strong organizational skills, customer service, and collaborative teamwork are necessary to be successful in this position.

Familiarity with Little Rock, AR and the surrounding metro area is helpful but not required.

Must have a reliable personal cell phone.

Compensation

$15-21/hour depending on personal productivity.

A shift would be expected to be 3-5 hours with possibility of extending the day depending on daily package volume.

Hours expected to be approximately 9 a.m. – 2p.m.

ETCH Transport Company, Inc. is an independent service provider for FedEx Ground servicing territory in Central Arkansas and operating out of the Mabelvale, AR FedEx Ground terminal. . ETCH delivers to five zip codes primarily in Southwest and West Little Rock.
In all US markets, FedEx Ground outsources the transfer of packages up to 150 pounds from the local terminal to individual residences or businesses.

Pay: $16 - $21 / hour

Job Type: parttime

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site