Courier (Casual/On-Call)

Facts & Figures

Job function	Drivers/ Couriers
Country	United States
Location	Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh-PIT)
Position offered by	DHL Express US
Reports to	Station Services Manager
Career level	Entry Level/ Junior Professional
Contract	Freelance/ Casual (on call)
Travel required	More than 75% of total work time
Travel extent	Local/ regional
Working hours	On-Call, Casual Hours
Work permit required	No
Start date	Immediate
Shift work required	None

Ref.: US - 29196

At DHL, people mean the world to us. That’s why our goal has always been to attract and retain the best talent the world over. We provide challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. We recognize the difference you bring to our business, and together we share the pride of building THE logistics company for the world.
DHL Express, one of the business units of DHL, takes care of global dispatch and delivery of parcel and express shipments. Come discover the unique, international spirit of DHL in an atmosphere where your commitment is recognized and rewarded.

What makes DHL great? Our People!  We know each employee’s individual contributions make us the #1 Express Delivery and Logistics Company in the world.

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

Key Accountabilities:

• 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 couriers
• May assist supervisor in performing check rides to review performance and the proper use of routes and practices

Key Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record; CDL class B (minimum)
• Must be 21 years old
• Excellent customer service skills
• Map reading skills and knowledge of  delivery area preferred
• Previous professional driving experience, preferably in a delivery role

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

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