Opportunity in Richardson

At a Glance

• Position: Amazon Weekend DSP Delivery Driver (Flexible/Contract, Richardson)
• Location: Richardson, TX
• Employer: Amazon DSP Partner (Hiring in Richardson)
• This Richardson-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Amazon DSP Partner team in Richardson, TX is growing.
• Benefit from working in Richardson, a key hub for the Transportation And Logistics industry.

Salary and Benefits

• Compensation: $21-$25/Hour (approx. $27.9k/Year)
• Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type.
• Project-based work with clear objectives.

Position Scope

• Apply your your professional skills skills at our Richardson location.

Pioneering the Weekend E-Commerce Logistics Rush

At Amazon, our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company, and our logistics network is the beating heart that makes this mission a reality. Every single weekend, millions of customers rely on Amazon to deliver their essential household goods, life-saving medical supplies, and joyful gifts while they are home resting. The true magic of our supply chain happens in the "last mile," and weekend operations are critical to our success. When you step into a role as a weekend delivery driver, you are the final, most crucial link in our global operation. You are joining a vast, technologically advanced fleet that utilizes cutting-edge algorithmic routing and advanced vehicle safety systems. We are actively seeking dedicated individuals who possess a strong Bias for Action to join our weekend last-mile delivery teams. In this environment, you will be empowered to conquer your Saturday and Sunday routes, earning premium supplemental income while surrounded by a culture that prioritizes your safety on the road.

About the Role: The Face of the Weekend Last Mile

As an Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP) Weekend Delivery Driver, you are the undisputed champion of the weekend drop-off. Driving an Amazon-branded blue delivery van exclusively on Saturdays and Sundays, your primary objective is to safely and efficiently deliver hundreds of packages to residential neighborhoods 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. This role is perfect for students, professionals seeking a lucrative second job, or anyone wanting to maximize their weekend earning potential. It demands exceptional driving skills, intense situational awareness, and a relentless commitment to Amazon's "Customer Obsession" leadership principle.

A Day in the Life of a Weekend Delivery Driver

Your Saturday or Sunday shift begins at the local Delivery Station with a high-energy morning stand-up meeting. Your DSP management team will review the weekend's high delivery volume targets and critical safety focuses. Before you put the vehicle in drive, you will conduct a rigorous, digitally logged pre-trip Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) to ensure your van is in perfect working order. You will drive your van into the loading matrix, where you have exactly 15 to 20 minutes to systematically load hundreds of packages 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: safely parking the van, scanning packages, walking to the customer's threshold, capturing photographic proof of delivery, and moving to the next stop. You will return to the station (RTS) at the end of the day, knowing you maximized your weekend.

Comprehensive and Detailed Responsibilities

• 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 onboard safety telematics systems (such as Netradyne), which monitor speeding, hard braking, and distracted driving.
• Algorithmic Route Execution: Utilize the proprietary Amazon delivery app on a company-provided smartphone to navigate heavily optimized, multi-stop weekend routes, ensuring timely deliveries when customers are most likely to be home.
• 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.
• Elite Customer Service: Act as the physical ambassador of the Amazon brand. You must follow specific customer delivery notes, handle direct customer interactions with extreme professionalism, and ensure packages are protected from the weather.
• Post-Trip Reconciliation: Conclude your weekend shift by debriefing with dispatchers, returning any undeliverable packages with proper digital documentation, and completing a thorough post-trip vehicle inspection.

What Our Drivers Say: Real Employee Perspectives

Industry reviews consistently highlight the flexibility of weekend DSP roles. As one driver noted on a career platform: "Working as an Amazon Weekend Delivery Driver is the ultimate side hustle. I work my corporate job Monday through Friday, and I drive the blue van on Saturdays and Sundays. The Amazon routing app is incredibly intuitive, and you are your own boss on the road. It is a highly physical job that acts like a paid gym membership, and the extra income I make just working two days a week has completely changed my financial situation. The weekend shifts are busy, but the days fly by!"

Industry-Leading Total Rewards and Benefits

Our Delivery Service Partners offer a Total Rewards package that competes aggressively for weekend talent:

• Premium Weekend Compensation: Earn highly competitive starting hourly wages, with massive opportunities for performance-based safety bonuses and attendance incentives specifically targeted at weekend warriors.
• Flexible Independence: Perfect for those needing a strict Saturday/Sunday schedule without compromising their weekday commitments.
• Paid Training & Gear: You will receive fully paid, comprehensive classroom and behind-the-wheel driver training, along with comfortable, high-quality Amazon-branded uniforms.
• Career Stepping Stone: Gain invaluable commercial driving and logistics experience that can rapidly translate into full-time roles or management positions within the DSP.

Basic Qualifications and Physical 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 throughout the shift.
• Strong technological literacy is required to operate GPS navigation and digital scanning applications effortlessly.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background check and a standard 5-panel drug test prior to employment.