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Delivery Person

Quick Facts

Median Salary$39,601
Most Common EducationHigh school or GED
Projected 10-Year Growth+16.81%
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What They Do

A Delivery Person operates a food or goods delivery service using their own vehicle. They are self-employed as part of the "gig economy".


Core Tasks:

  • Drive trucks to deliver such items as food, medical supplies, or newspapers.
  • Inform regular customers of new products or services and price changes.
  • Record sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record.
  • Listen to and resolve customers' complaints regarding products or services.
  • Collect money from customers, make change, and record transactions on customer receipts.
  • Maintain trucks and food-dispensing equipment and clean inside of machines that dispense food or beverages.

What to expect as a Delivery Person

1Earn a High school or GED Diploma

7% of people achieve this level of education.

2Gain skills and experience

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3Land a job

477 openings for Delivery Persons

Career Progression

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