Job description
Black Swan, Inc. is looking for a Personal Vehicle Rural Courier to service areas near Wimberley, Dripping Springs, and/or Driftwood, Texas. This position would be expected to load packages into their personal vehicle at the FedEx Ground location in Kyle, Texas, and drive out to these locations to deliver the packages. Deliver to your own neighborhood, and go home after dropping your last package!
YOU MUST SUPPLY YOUR OWN VEHICLE
The following types of personal vehicles can be used: station wagons, SUVs, minivans and pickup trucks (covered and secured bed preferred)
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Scheduling:
A 4-day work week is preferred. More days may be available for the right candidate. We operate 7 days per week, so there is flexibility in determining a schedule. Expect to work approximately 5-6 hours per day.
Requirements:
- Driver’s license
- 21 years or older
- Be able to maneuver boxes up to 150lbs
- Pass Background Check
- Pass Motor Vehicle Record check
Vehicle Requirements
- The vehicle model year must be no older than 15 years
- Vehicle registration
- Proof of insurance
- Proof of state inspection
- The following types of personal vehicles can be used: station wagons, SUVs, minivans and pickup trucks (covered and secured bed)
Additional Qualifications:
- Must be extremely dependable
- Focused on providing excellent customer service
- Be personable and presentable
- Have map-reading and navigation skills
- Be a team player
- Adapt quickly and efficiently to short-notice changes
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Courier will arrive at the Kyle, Texas FedEx Ground location to retrieve packages from the FedEx Ground terminal (most packages will be small)
- Load all packages assigned to your area into your vehicle in the morning
- Safely and efficiently drive vehicle to delivery locations (businesses and residences)
- Greet customers in a friendly fashion (when applicable)
- Deliver packages in an appropriate drop-off area (e.g. front door), obliging customer requests and obtaining signatures when necessary
- Problem-solve loading and delivery issues, navigational discrepancies, and customer requests
- Other responsibilities as assigned
A typical day would look like the following: Arrive at the FedEx Ground location in Kyle, Texas in your FedEx-approved personal vehicle at approximately 9:30am. Load approximately 80-100 small packages into your personal vehicle. Around 10am, dispatch to delivery area(s) and safely and efficiently drive and deliver packages to appropriate locations. Around 2:30pm, return to FedEx Ground location to return pick-ups or any other coded packages.
Respond with detailed work history, town of residence, and phone number. (Resume preferred.) Please include why you would be a good fit for this position. Must respond with contact information for phone interview.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- What is the year of your vehicle?
- Is the vehicle insured in your name?
- Which schedule is your preference? Optimal schedules would be Thurs-Sun, Sat-Tues, Wed-Sat, or Sun-Wed.
- What is the make and model of your vehicle?
Work Location: In person
