Delivery driver job description template
A good delivery driver job description states the vehicle (motorcycle, car or van), the driver's license class required, the delivery area, whether the vehicle belongs to the company and how routes and proof of delivery work. The template below is ready to copy and adapt to your operation.
Ready-to-copy template
Replace what is in square brackets and delete the items that do not apply to your job. Nice-to-haves and benefits are suggestions: keep only what your company looks for and offers. For a job form, copy each part into its own field.
About the job
[Company name] is looking for a delivery driver to cover the [city] area. You will take orders to customers safely and on time, taking care of the goods and the vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Load and check orders before leaving
- Make deliveries following the planned route
- Collect a signature or proof of delivery
- Look after the vehicle and report maintenance needs
- Treat customers courteously at delivery
Requirements
- Valid driver's license in the class the vehicle requires [state the class]
- Knowledge of the delivery area
- Responsibility and defensive driving
- Comfort with navigation apps on a smartphone
Nice to have
- Previous delivery experience
- Defensive driving or cargo transport course
- Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge
Employment type, schedule and pay
- Employment type: [full-time, part-time, temporary or other]
- Schedule: [days, hours and days off]
- Pay: [salary or pay range]
Benefits
- Company vehicle and fuel [or an allowance, if drivers use their own vehicle]
- Meal allowance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
How to adapt this template
- Say whether the vehicle belongs to the company or the driver. It completely changes the profile and the cost for the candidate.
- State the license class required and the delivery area.
- If the person will also load and unload heavy items, add it to the responsibilities.
- Explain the hours and whether there are weekend deliveries.
In HireTree, you can save this text as a job template and reuse it whenever you open a job for the same role, at any location.
Frequently asked questions
What should a delivery driver job post include?
Vehicle, license class, delivery area, hours and who pays for the vehicle and fuel. This information filters the right candidates from the start.
Which driver's license should I require?
It depends on the vehicle: motorcycles, cars and vans require different license classes. State the class based on the vehicle the person will drive.
How do I assess a delivery driver?
Check the license, ask about route experience and knowledge of the area, and talk through situations like delays and customers who are not home. References from previous jobs help a lot.
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