10 of the Most Popular Types of Delivery Assistant Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Delivery Assistant Jobs

• Independent Courier

  Salary range: $37,500 - $63,000

  As an independent courier, your duties are to pick up, transport, and deliver documents, supplies, and packages. Some independent couriers make their deliveries via bike while other workers drive cars, vans, or delivery trucks. As an independent courier, you typically contract with your clients directly, rather than working through a courier service, although some couriers also find work through online services or job boards. To be an independent courier, you must have your own vehicle or another reliable method of transportation.

• Package Delivery Driver

  Salary range: $37,500 - $44,000

  As a package delivery driver, you transport packages in a vehicle, typically a large van or truck, while observing safe driving practices and ensuring the safety of yourself and your cargo. Aside from the daily dispatch, you may also load cargo, sort parcels for ease of delivery, report traffic incidents and accidents, and keep your vehicle clean. In most cases, you are not responsible for maintaining your vehicle, but you must report any mechanical problems you notice. Some package delivery drivers accept payments for shipments, but most only deliver packages following the instructions provided. You do a moderate amount of paperwork to register and track deliveries.

• Amazon Driver

  Salary range: $30,000 - $42,000

  Amazon Driver is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Amazon Driver jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $42,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Amazon Driver job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Amazon Driver Assistant

  Salary range: $31,500 - $38,000

  Amazon Driver Assistant is a typical job search query Most salaries for Amazon Driver Assistant jobs pay between $31,500 (25th percentile) and $38,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Amazon Driver Assistant job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• 7 Now Delivery

  Salary range: $42,500 - $126,000

  7 Now Delivery is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for 7 Now Delivery jobs pay between $42,500 (25th percentile) and $126,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for 7 Now Delivery job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Amazon Flex Delivery Driver

  Salary range: $33,500 - $42,000

  Amazon Flex Delivery Driver is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Amazon Flex Delivery Driver jobs pay between $33,500 (25th percentile) and $42,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Amazon Flex Delivery Driver job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Seasonal Ups Driver Helper

  Salary range: $31,500 - $38,000

  Seasonal Ups Driver Helper is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Seasonal Ups Driver Helper jobs pay between $31,500 (25th percentile) and $38,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Seasonal Ups Driver Helper job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Flexible Delivery Driver

  Salary range: $33,500 - $42,000

  Flexible Delivery Driver is a common job search query. Most salaries for Flexible Delivery Driver jobs pay between $33,500 (25th percentile) and $42,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Flexible Delivery Driver job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Delivery Driver

  Salary range: $33,500 - $42,000

  A delivery driver is a transportation professional who delivers well over short or long distances. As a delivery driver, you are responsible for delivering goods on time and with care, and tracking all deliveries. Depending on the job, you may be responsible for anything from supplies, to packages, to food—anything that can be delivered by vehicle. You may travel locally or long distances, requiring time away from home.

• Driver Assistant

  Salary range: $31,500 - $38,000

  As a driver assistant, you help truck drivers with all aspect of their jobs, barring driving the truck itself. Although you do not typically drive, you are responsible for road safety, safe cargo stowage, and occasional product assembly. You often work independently to load and unload goods from trucks at the receiving company. Becoming a driver assistant does not require you have formal qualifications or education, but prior experience in warehouse environments can set you ahead of other candidates. Duties typically include handling heavy loads, working flexible hours, and performing regular safety inspections. Most driver’s assistants use the skills and experience they gain to move on to a career as a driver, or a supervisory position within a warehouse.