About This Role
Job Overview
This route driver position keeps you moving. You'll handle deliveries and pickups across Norfolk, VA, managing your own schedule on the road each day. It's a hands on job where you're the face of the service, making sure things get where they need to go.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Load and secure products onto your vehicle at the start of your shift.
- Follow a designated route to complete timely deliveries and pickups.
- Confirm order accuracy with customers and collect necessary signatures or payments.
- Perform basic daily vehicle safety inspections and maintain a clean truck.
- Update delivery statuses in a handheld device or mobile app as you go.
Requirements
- A valid driver's license with a clean record is non negotiable.
- You can lift packages up to 50 lbs regularly throughout the day.
- Experience with delivery apps or basic electronic logging is a plus.
- A good sense of direction and comfort navigating Norfolk, VA streets is key.
- The role requires passing a standard background check and drug screening.
What It's Like In This Role
You'll spend most of your day solo in the driver's seat, but you're part of a larger logistics team. Dispatch communicates with you via phone or messaging app. Most drivers use their own smartphone for navigation and tracking. Expect an early start; shifts often begin before 7 AM to beat traffic and meet morning deadlines.
Why You'll Like This Opportunity
The schedule offers consistency, usually finishing by mid afternoon. There's real autonomy in managing your route. You get to see different parts of Norfolk, VA every day, which breaks up the routine. For those interested in logistics, it's a solid foundation for moving into dispatcher or operations roles later on.
Schedule & Work Type
This is typically a full time, onsite position. Shifts are daytime, Monday through Friday, though some weekend hours may be available depending on the employer. Overtime is common during peak seasons like holidays.
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Job Location
Norfolk, VA