Delivery Driver - Simi Valley FT/PT | $22.25-$23.50/hr + Full Benefits

Starbird Delivery Job Opportunity

Starbird Delivery is a family-run Amazon Delivery Service Partner based at the DPS-6 station in Simi Valley, CA. Since 2020, we've built one of the top-performing teams at our station — and we run our company on four words: Safety, Teamwork, Excellence, Customer Service. Drivers here aren't numbers; you'll be on a first-name basis with the owner. Now hiring full-time and part-time delivery drivers who want to grow with us.

Why you'll love driving for Starbird Delivery

We're a family-run Amazon Delivery Service Partner based right here at the DPS-6 station in Simi Valley. Since 2020, we've built one of the top-performing teams at our station — and we promote from within. Our dispatcher, on-road managers, and trainers all started where you'd start.

You won't be a number here. You'll be on a first-name basis with the owner.

A quick note on how this works: you'd be a W-2 employee of Starbird Delivery, LLC — not Amazon. We're a local company that contracts with Amazon to deliver packages. Your paycheck, benefits, training, and manager all come from us.

What you'll earn - $22.25 – $23.50 per hour starting pay - Estimated $24.00 – $26.50 / hour average effective rate (based on starting pay + overtime + paid time off + two paid 15-minute rest breaks per shift) - Weekly pay via direct deposit - Overtime paid after 8 hours - Paid time off — accrues from your first day, for both full-time and part-time - Paid training: 16 hours of pay before you ever drive solo - Paid on-the-road ride-along with a senior driver - Raises tied to performance and tenure

The benefits - Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time) - 401(k) retirement plan - Tuition assistance — we'll help pay for your school - Complimentary slip-resistant shoes — up to $125 - Company-provided uniform - Company van + fuel — no wear on your car, no gas out of pocket - Morning donuts and pizza a few nights a week (yes, really) - Family-oriented culture focused on driver development and safety - Career path: Lead Driver, Dispatcher, On-Road Manager, Operations roles, DOT certification, and professional development

The schedule - Late-morning start — typically around 10:45 AM - Approximately 8-hour shifts; up to 10 hours during peak season - 4–5 days per week; routes are available 7 days per week - One weekend day required (Saturday or Sunday) - Report to: 1757 Tapo Canyon Rd, Simi Valley, CA 93063 - Flexible scheduling

A typical day

1. Clock in at our station, grab your gear, and join the morning stand-up
2. Pre-trip your assigned Amazon-branded van (we fueled it overnight)
3. Load your route — usually 150–250 stops in local Simi Valley / Ventura County neighborhoods
4. Hit the road. Use our handheld scanner and route app — they'll tell you exactly where to go
5. Deliver packages, follow customer instructions, be safe, be friendly
6. If anything goes wrong on route — flat tire, breakdown — call dispatch and we send help
7. Wrap up by mid-evening, return to station, clock out

Responsibilities as a Delivery Driver

• Safely drive and operate your delivery vehicle (driving behavior is monitored and coached daily — in-cab cameras)
• Use a handheld device for routing and customer delivery information
• Navigate a variety of routes throughout the delivery area
• Drive and work in varying weather conditions
• Load and unload packages
• Lift packages up to 50 lbs
• Get in and out of the van and walk up and down stairs throughout your shift
• Follow delivery instructions carefully
• Handle every package with care
• Be CUSTOMER OBSESSED — we strive to deliver packages and smiles

How hiring works at Starbird

1. You hit Apply — takes about 3 minutes
2. We call you for a quick phone screen, often the same day
3. In-person interview at our DPS-6 station
4. Background check and drug test (typically 3–7 days)
5. Two paid days of training (16 hours)
6. Paid ride-along with a senior driver
7. Solo route, full pay

A heads up on paperwork: before your first day on a route, you'll sign a few standard forms — offer letter, drug & alcohol policy acknowledgment, confidentiality agreement, and arbitration agreement (with class action waiver). These are industry-standard for DSP work. Take your time with them, ask questions, and keep your copies.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license within the state of employment (no CDL required)
• Clean driving record
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Able to pass a criminal background check and a 4-panel drug screen
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Able to get in and out of the van and walk up and down stairs throughout your shift
• Comfortable using a smartphone
• Available to work at least one weekend day per week
• Reliable, safety-minded, and customer-focused
• Positive attitude

Additional Information

Pay transparency (California SB 1162): The hourly pay range for this position is $22.25 – $23.50. Actual pay depends on experience, schedule, and performance. Overtime is available and paid in accordance with California law. Starbird Delivery, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All applicant information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.