Key Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance
- Adhere to all traffic laws and safety regulations, including speed limits, seatbelt usage, and avoiding distractions (e.g., mobile phones).
- Maintain a safety score of 90+ (incentives provided for achieving this benchmark).
- Avoid risky behaviors such as hard braking, quick turns, speeding, idling, or driving while drowsy.
- Utilize vehicles equipped with inward- and outward-facing dash cams to enhance safety and accountability.
- Report vehicle maintenance needs promptly through our mobile app.
- Complete the Samba Safety Series of video training modules and attend onboarding sessions led by our Safety Manager.
Brand Representation
- Wear the company-provided uniform at all times while on duty, ensuring a professional appearance that reflects our brand standards.
- Serve as the face of the company by demonstrating kindness and professionalism to customers, doormen, concierges, and other stakeholders.
- Actively listen to dispatchers and clients, following instructions while thinking critically to resolve issues on the spot.
- Exhibit excellent communication skills, keeping all parties informed and aligned throughout the delivery process.
Operational Excellence
- Utilize company-provided GPS to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
- Maintain the cleanliness of assigned vehicles, removing personal trash at the end of each shift.
- Support operational spikes due to seasonal demands, holidays, and weather-related surges.
Flexibility & Adaptability
- Be open to flexible scheduling, including weekend and night shifts (differential pay provided for third-shift coverage).
- Adapt to a fast-paced work environment with shifting priorities and schedules.
What We Offer
- Incentive programs for maintaining safety scores.
- Comprehensive training and onboarding with a dedicated Safety Manager.
- Differential pay for night and weekend shifts.
- Competitive pay with opportunities for growth.
- Supportive team environment with a focus on safety, compliance, and excellence.
If you’re passionate about safety, service, and success, and have the drive to excel in a fast-paced delivery environment, we want to hear from you!
Walk-in applications will not be accepted. Please apply online and wait to be contacted for an interview appointment.
Are you a driver who is safety-conscious, highly dependable, and self-sufficient? Would others consider you consistently reliable and punctual? Friendly and approachable? Do you take pride in your work and understand the importance of compliance and following guidelines rigorously? Can you adapt and think creatively in dynamic situations? Are you someone who is highly detail-oriented, has proactive communication skills and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? If that sounds like you, we want to speak to you!
At RDS Same Day Delivery, we are a leading employee-based last-mile courier service serving the metropolitan area and tri-state region. Our mission is to deliver excellence while prioritizing safety, reliability, and exceptional customer service. As a company, we hold our drivers to the highest standards, as they are not only the backbone of our operations but also our brand ambassadors.
- 1-2 years of professional driving experience
- Knowledge of all 5 Boroughs and the Tri-State is helpful
- A valid NY State Drivers License
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Use of GPS Software and Smart phone apps
- Ability to use physical strength carry min of 50lbs with hand truck
- Driver Abstract Required, get here ; https://dmv.ny.gov/dmv-records/get-my-own-driving-record-abstract RDS Delivery Service cannot take responsibility for pages maintained by external providers.
Pay: $20.50 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
