Role Based in Portsmouth

Key Information

Job Title: Courier Driver (Gig/Contract)
Location: Portsmouth, VA
Career Level: Senior / Lead.
Company: Amazon
This Portsmouth-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in Experience in delivery.
Our Amazon team in Portsmouth, VA is growing.
Benefit from working in Portsmouth, a key hub for the Automotive industry.

Pay & Perks

Compensation:
Benefits: This role offers competitive pay.
Join our Portsmouth team for this flexible role.

Responsibilities

This role centers on Experience in delivery within the Automotive space in Portsmouth.

Company Overview

Amazon is looking for dependable, motivated, and customer-focused individuals to join our team as Amazon Courier Driver. In this position, you will play a crucial role in Amazon’s last-mile delivery operations, ensuring that packages reach customers safely and on schedule. Courier Driver represent Amazon to the public, exhibiting professionalism, excellent time management, and a

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dedication to outstanding service. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, technology-driven logistics environment with potential for long-term career growth.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Amazon Courier Driver, you will be responsible for efficiently delivering packages while providing exceptional customer service. Your primary duties include:

Safely transport packages between delivery stations, facilities, and customer locations.
Follow assigned routes and schedules using Amazon’s GPS and mobile tools.
Load and unload packages carefully and efficiently from delivery vehicles.
Use handheld devices to navigate routes, scan packages, and confirm deliveries.
Interact professionally with customers to ensure a positive delivery experience.
Maintain accurate delivery records and promptly report any delivery or vehicle issues.
Follow traffic laws, safety regulations, and Amazon delivery policies.
Conduct daily vehicle inspections and maintain delivery vehicles in good condition.
Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and delivery concerns to supervisors and dispatchers.

Required Skills and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Ability to lift, carry, and move packages up to 50 lbs.
Minimum age of 21 years (subject to local regulations).
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Good communication and customer service abilities.
Ability to operate a delivery vehicle safely in varying weather and traffic conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in delivery, logistics, courier services, or transportation.
Familiarity with GPS navigation systems and mobile route planning tools.
Knowledge of local streets, neighborhoods, and traffic patterns.
Ability to handle high-volume delivery routes and meet performance goals.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities.
Flexible scheduling for both full-time and part-time positions.
Paid training and ongoing support.
Opportunities for career advancement within Amazon’s logistics and transportation teams.
Company-provided uniforms, safety equipment, and handheld delivery tools.
Safety-focused work environment with training on procedures and equipment.

Work Environment

Fast-paced, physically active role with frequent loading, unloading, and walking.
Independent work in a vehicle for extended periods.
Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including rain, snow, heat, and cold.
Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Schedule & Hours

Shifts vary depending on location and delivery volume.
Flexible options including morning, afternoon, or evening shifts.
Availability may include weekdays and weekends.
Full-time (40 hours/week) and part-time (20–30 hours/week) opportunities.

About Amazon

Amazon is a global e-commerce and logistics leader committed to being Earth’s most customer-centric company. We value diversity, innovation, and reliability while providing employees with opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and advancement. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, making employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. Joining Amazon as a Courier Driver means contributing to one of the world’s most advanced logistics networks and helping deliver smiles to customers every day.

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