Description
Pick up and deliver packages, documents, and other items to businesses and residences by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, car, or public transit; plan routes, obtain proof of delivery, and provide timely, safe service.
- • Travel by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, car, or public transit to complete deliveries and pickups.
- • Load vehicles securely, following procedures for fragile or hazardous items.
- • Unload and sort items for efficient delivery along assigned routes.
- • Receive pickup and delivery orders with recipient details via app, radio, or phone.
- • Plan and follow efficient routes using maps, GPS, and traffic updates.
- • Deliver packages and documents to commercial and residential addresses.
- • Sort items by route, priority, and delivery time windows.
- • Obtain signatures, scan barcodes, and collect payments when required.
- • Record pickup and delivery details, timestamps, and recipient responses in the tracking system.
- • Report to dispatch after stops to confirm status and receive new assignments.
- • Perform basic vehicle checks and maintenance, including fluids, tires, and refueling.
- • Follow safety, security, and chain-of-custody procedures.
- • Handle returns, undeliverable items, and delivery exceptions per policy.
- • Collect, seal, and meter outgoing mail when assigned.
- • Transport medical records, specimens, or medications under handling protocols when required.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
