Casual Courier - (West Hartford, CT)

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We are currently hiring a Casual Courier. As a Casual Courier you would follow standard company procedures and safety requirements to pick up and deliver time sensitive materials in a timely and efficient manner.

Hourly Pay Rate: $30.84

Key Responsibilities:

• Under tight deadlines, drives vehicle to customer sites, climbs in and out of vehicle, and walks up and down stairs as required to pick up and deliver documents and packages to and from customers according to established procedures, in all weather conditions
• Picks up, handles and delivers time sensitive documents and packages in a safe and punctual manner considering traffic patterns, alternative routes, traffic regulations, and driving conditions in order to meet customer and DHL time requirements
• Ensures all delivery material received is safely delivered to correct consignee
• Operates a scanner to record shipping and package information for documents/packages picked up or delivered
• Maintains good work habits, including reporting to work on time and adhering to standard work and safety procedures
• Reports any suspected breach of security or unusual happenings to supervisor immediately
• May assist supervisor in orienting, training, assigning and checking the work of lower level courier
• May assist supervisor in performing check rides to review performance and the proper use of routes and practices
  
  
  

Skills & Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets Driving Privileges standards
• Must be 18 years old. 21 years old for CDL positions
• Excellent customer service skills
• Map reading skills and knowledge of delivery area preferred
• Previous professional driving experience, preferably in a delivery role
• Candidate must pass pre-employment background, drug and medical physical screening
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to seventy (70) lbs occasionally
• Must be able to lift forty (40) lbs frequently
• Must be able to walk, climb stairs, reach overhead, squat, bend, kneel, stoop and crouch repeatedly
  
  
  

Employee Benefits & Incentives

DHL Express benefits and incentive offerings are designed to reflect a substantial experience for both employees and their dependents during their career and life journey. The specifics will vary, but wherever you join and in whatever role, you'll find our benefits and rewards are among the best in the industry. They include:

• Competitive Pay
• Employee Assistance & Work Life Program
• Outstanding training opportunities
  
  
  

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.