Job Description

Hiring to build a team of safe, hard working drivers.

Rainforest Delivery Services has provided bar-raising customer service for over 5 years and we are always looking for hard working, talented people to join us.

You will have the opportunity to work independently but also be part of a team. Continue reading for all information about pay, hours and requirements.

Job Description

This is a Delivery Driver position with Rainforest Delivery Service LLC (the “Company”) delivering packages for a national technology company! The position may be Full Time, Part Time, or Seasonal depending on availability of routes and your schedule availability.

Any Seasonal hires may see a Start Date no earlier than October 15th, and no later than January 15th. Seasonal positions may see availability for full time hire at the conclusion of the seasonal rush.

We need reliable , independent , flexible , hard workers who pay attention to details, can quickly problem solve a wide range of situations, and win in a fast-paced environment!

Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, communicate effectively, and are ready to get the job done. Successful delivery drivers enjoy being out on the road driving, put safety first and care deeply about customer expectations and satisfaction.

We are looking for team players who desire to grow with the Company

• Military veterans are welcome!
• Commercial, DOT, CDL (or work-related) driving experience is a plus , but not mandatory.
• As we grow, lead driver / supervisory roles may be available.

The job basics involve safely operating a 26' Box Truck within DOT Regulations, and you will be delivering freight to postal locations on behalf of our client. Shift starts range from 12AM-4AM daily, and are likely to vary from day-to-day. Drivers are expected to operate within FMCSA Hours of Service requirements, allowing for a maximum of 11 hours of drive-time per day, with a maximum of 14 hours of shift duty.

Benefits and Scheduling:

• $25.00+ / hour to start. (Paid weekly)
• Shifts may range from 8-14 hours, depending on the route.
• 3 - 5 day work week (40-45 hours) is typical with this position, depending on assignment.
• This position has a shift start time that varies, daily, from 12AM – 4AM. (Classified as Third Shift)
• A minimum of 2 paid 15-minute breaks during your shift and 1 unpaid 30 minute meal break, as well as being subject to DOT regulations surrounding off-duty block times.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off begins accruing immediately at start of employment, however, PTO does not apply to Seasonal Positions .
• Maximum Daily Hours: 14
• Maximum Weekly Hours: 60

Qualifications

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Successfully handle and deliver packages on time
• Safely drive and perform safety inspections on Company vehicle
• Follow all local & state laws, road/driving regulations, and Company policies
• Provide excellent customer service and satisfaction despite stressful events / conditions
• Keep pace in physically demanding job; work in all weather conditions and on various routes; lift packages weighing up to 50-75 lbs. on an occasional basis; maneuver pallets weighing greater than 100lbs using material handling equipment.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and support teams to provide exceptional customer service and ensure deliveries are completed timely, and all delays reported.
• Use smart phone device for GPS Navigation, scanning packages, conducting administrative requirements such as clocking in/out, and to communicate with supervisors and other team members
• Load and unload packages in delivery vehicle using provided equipment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must hold a non-provisional, unrestricted driver’s license
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must successfully pass a background check
• Must successfully pass a 4-Panel Drug Screening (which does not include pre-employment testing for marijuana)
• Must have a clean motor vehicle report (multiple violations can disqualify you from the position)
• Must have good English speaking, reading, writing / communication skills. 
  English Proficiency is required by the FMCSA and DOT in order to operate any and all DOT-regulated vehicles.

Additional Information

Equipment Provided

• 24’ – 26’ Delivery Vehicle & Fuel
• Handheld technology
• Uniforms
• Other safety and administrative gear necessary for job accomplishment

HIRING PROCESS takes approximately 1-3 WEEKS to COMPLETE . It may take longer if you have an out-of-state driver’s license or there are other delays due to DOT Onboarding with JJ Keller.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Full time, Part time, Seasonal work, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work, 3 days per week, Early shift

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