Description
Collect and deliver messages, documents, and small packages within and between offices or businesses, traveling by foot, bicycle, vehicle, or public transit to ensure timely, secure handoffs.
- • Travel by foot, bicycle, vehicle, or public transit to complete deliveries.
- • Receive pickup and delivery details and instructions via phone, radio, or app.
- • Plan and follow efficient routes based on priority and traffic conditions.
- • Sort and organize items by route, destination, or delivery time.
- • Load, carry, and secure items safely, taking care with sensitive materials.
- • Deliver documents, packages, and interoffice materials to businesses and residences.
- • Obtain required signatures, identification checks, and payments as needed.
- • Record pickups, deliveries, exceptions, and recipient confirmations.
- • Communicate delivery status and check in with dispatcher or office for new assignments.
- • Unload and hand off items accurately at each stop.
- • Perform basic upkeep of delivery equipment or vehicles, such as fueling or tire checks.
- • Handle outgoing mail, including sealing, metering, and logging.
- • Perform routine office errands or clerical support when not on route.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
