Delivery Driver Jobs in Sacramento, CA

A Delivery Driver in the transportation industry is responsible for transporting goods from distribution centers to businesses, residences or other designated locations. They are in charge of ensuring that deliveries are made in a timely manner, keeping accurate records of deliveries, and providing excellent customer service to customers or clients. They generally load and unload goods, inspect and maintain the delivery vehicle, follow driving regulations and safety standards. Additionally, they might be required to report any incidents they encounter while making a delivery to a supervisor.

Before becoming a Delivery Driver, one might have roles such as a Warehouse Associate, where they would gain experience in handling goods, or a Customer Service Representative, where they would learn how to interact with clients effectively. In terms of skills, Delivery Drivers should have excellent driving skills, physical stamina, time management skills, customer service skills, and the ability to work independently. They should also be detail-oriented to maintain accurate records. They should possess a valid driver's license, and in some cases, they may need special certifications depending on what they are transporting - for instance, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for transporting large quantities of goods or hazardous materials.

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Class A Delivery Driver - SYGMA - Stockton, CA

  • Sysco
  • El Dorado Hills, CA (23 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • El Dorado Hills, CA (23 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Company: US3082 Sygma Northern California (The Sygma Network, Inc) Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 95206 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $10.00 - $48.00 The compensation range provided is...

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Class A Delivery Driver

  • Core-Mark
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule. Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas....

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Store Delivery Driver (Part time)

  • Genuine Parts Company
  • Woodland, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Woodland, CA (21 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • moments ago

Who Should Apply for This Delivery Driver Position?...

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NOW HIRING: Medical Delivery Drivers Sacramento

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Location: Sacramento 247 Delivery, a trusted medical equipment transportation company with over 20 years of experience, is seeking independent contractor drivers About the Job: -Transporting...

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Parcel Delivery Driver

  • El Dorado Hills, CA (23 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • El Dorado Hills, CA (23 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as a full-time delivery driver to cover routes in El Dorado County....

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Commercial Driver - Part Time

  • AutoZone, Inc.
  • Antelope, CA (11 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Antelope, CA (11 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 1 day ago

As a Delivery Driver, you'll put your safe driving skills to work and enjoy career stability with endless growth opportunities....

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Delivery Driver

  • Pacific Office Automation
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

Pacific Office Automation is currently looking for a Delivery Driver to join us at our office in Sacramento, CA....

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Full-Service Vehicle Delivery Driver

  • Acertus
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

READ BEFORE APPLYING This is a field-based driving position. The position requires regular long-distance travel (up to a 150-mile radius), outdoor work in all weather conditions, and daily use of...

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Class A Commercial Driver - Night Shift

  • CarMax
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

7147 - Roseville - 1450 Eureka Rd, Roseville, California, 95661 CarMax, the way your career should be! Position Overview As a Fleet Driver at CarMax, youll do more than transport vehiclesyoull...

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Class A Commercial Driver - Night Shift

  • CAR CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc.
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 1 day ago

7147 - Roseville - 1450 Eureka Rd, Roseville, California, 95661 CarMax, the way your career should be! Position Overview As a Fleet Driver at CarMax, you'll do more than transport vehiclesyou'll...

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Immediately Hiring Food-Grade Cargo Tank Drivers

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago

Button Transportation LLC is actively recruiting new talent to join our OTR Food Grade division. Pump Training is provided. Cargo Tank Drivers connect hoses, open product valves, and monitor...

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Delivery Drivers Needed

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago

DELIVERY DRIVERS NEEDED compensation: $16.90/hr +.35 cents per mile EMPro is looking for a driver with their own vehicle to deliver small car parts around Sacramento, CA....

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Delivery Driver - Delivery Helper - Immediate Hiring

  • West Sacramento, CA (2 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Sacramento, CA (2 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 5 days ago

DELIVERY DRIVER/HELPER POSITION IMMEDIATE OPENING!...

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Delivery Driver (non CDL)

  • American Tire Distributors
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 7 days ago

The Delivery Driver (non-CDL) is responsible for providing timely transportation of products from origin to destination as assigned, along with unloading and staging products at customer's place of...

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Delivery Driver(08541) - 10923 Olson Dr.

  • Domino's Pizza
  • Rancho Cordova, CA (12 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Rancho Cordova, CA (12 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 8 days ago

ADVANCEMENT Many of our team members began their careers as delivery drivers and today are successful Domino's franchise owners....

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Salary for Delivery Driver Jobs in Sacramento, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Delivery Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

Delivery Drivers in Sacramento, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
29.3%
Bachelor's Degree
23.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.7%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Master's Degree
9.2%
Some College
3.6%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
Some High School
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Delivery Drivers in Sacramento, CA
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%


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