Now Hiring: Driver Opportunity

Position Snapshot

• FLEXIBLE ROLE: Driver Opportunity (Tyler)
• Hiring: Amazon
• Location: Tyler, TX (Local Candidates Only)
• Tyler needs reliable people like you.
• Start earning quickly with Amazon.

Pay & Perks

• Est. Earnings: $44.1k-$57.8k/yr ($49.00/hr)
• Perks: Employee discounts.
• Highlight: Earn Cash on Your Schedule in Tyler.

The Heart of the Last Mile Logistics Network

At Amazon, our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company, and our massive logistics network is the beating heart that makes this mission a reality. Every single day, millions of customers rely on Amazon to deliver their essential household goods, life-saving medical supplies, and joyful gifts with unprecedented speed and reliability. However, the true magic of our supply chain happens in the "last mile." When you step into a role as a Delivery Driver, you are the final, most crucial link in our global operation. You are not just taking one of our standard driving jobs; you are joining a vast, technologically advanced fleet that utilizes cutting-edge algorithmic routing, advanced vehicle safety systems, and unparalleled logistical infrastructure. We are actively seeking dedicated, highly resilient individuals who possess a strong Bias for Action and a deep sense of Ownership to join our last-mile delivery teams. In this environment, you will be empowered to conquer your daily routes, surrounded by a culture that prioritizes your safety on the road, your personal well-being, and your long-term career growth. From day one, you will be the physical face of the Amazon brand to thousands of customers in your community.

Comprehensive Duties & Responsibilities

As a Delivery Driver, your primary objective is to safely and efficiently deliver hundreds of packages per day to residential neighborhoods, commercial business parks, and secure apartment complexes. You will operate with a high degree of independence on the road, guided entirely by Amazon’s proprietary routing technology via a handheld mobile device.

• Safe Vehicle Operation: Command an Amazon-branded delivery van with absolute safety. You must strictly adhere to all local traffic laws and maintain perfect compliance with our onboard safety telematics systems (such as Netradyne), which monitor speeding, hard braking, following distance, and distracted driving in real-time.
• Algorithmic Route Execution: Utilize the proprietary Amazon delivery app on a company-provided smartphone to navigate heavily optimized, multi-stop routes. You must follow the digital itinerary precisely while using strong personal judgment to safely park and maneuver in unpredictable urban and suburban environments.
• Physical Freight Handling: Execute the highly physical demands of last-mile delivery. You will constantly transition in and out of the delivery van (up to 200 times a day), briskly walking to customer doors while carrying packages that can weigh up to 50 pounds, navigating stairs, steep driveways, and varied terrain.
• Elite Customer Service: Act as the physical ambassador of the Amazon brand. You must follow specific, detailed customer delivery notes, handle direct customer interactions with extreme professionalism, and ensure packages are hidden from "porch pirates" and protected from the weather.
• Post-Trip Reconciliation: Conclude your shift by returning to the delivery station, debriefing with dispatchers, returning any undeliverable packages with proper digital documentation, and completing a thorough post-trip vehicle inspection to ensure the van is ready for the next day's crew.

What it's Like on the Road

Your shift begins at the local Delivery Station with a high-energy morning stand-up meeting. Your management team will review the day's delivery volume targets, weather conditions, and critical safety focuses. Before you ever put the vehicle in drive, you will conduct a rigorous, digitally logged pre-trip Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) to ensure your van's tires, brakes, and lights are in perfect working order. Once cleared, you will drive your van into the loading matrix, where you have exactly 15 to 20 minutes to systematically load hundreds of packages and heavy overflow boxes into your vehicle according to a strict, algorithmic staging plan. Once on the road, your handheld device dictates your route turn-by-turn. You will spend the next 8 to 10 hours executing a highly physical rhythm.

Industry-Leading Total Rewards and Benefits

We recognize that drivers are the backbone of the operation, offering a Total Rewards package that competes aggressively in the logistics sector:

• Financial Empowerment: Earn a highly competitive yearly salary, with massive opportunities for performance-based safety bonuses, weekly attendance incentives, and massive overtime pay during the peak holiday rushes.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Access to robust medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage packages starting on Day 1 to ensure you and your family remain healthy and protected.
• Paid Time Off & Balance: Accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) from your very first day on the road, allowing you to take the rest and vacation time you need to maintain peak physical performance.
• Paid Training & Gear: You will receive fully paid, comprehensive classroom and behind-the-wheel driver training, along with comfortable, high-quality Amazon-branded uniforms and safety footwear discounts.

Basic Qualifications and Requirements

Must be exactly 21 years of age or older to operate commercial delivery vehicles under our insurance guidelines. Must possess a valid state driver's license with a clean, safe driving record (minimal points, no major infractions). Exceptional physical stamina is an absolute requirement; you must be able to continuously lift, carry, push, and pull packages up to 50 pounds. Strong technological literacy is required to operate GPS navigation.