We surveyed 6,919 delivery service drivers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical delivery service driver. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a delivery service driver?
Low
High
Working as a delivery service driver typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that delivery service drivers are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.
Can I learn to become a delivery service driver?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a delivery service driver typically depends predominantly on qualities you’re born with, with a small aspect of skills you can learn.
Is it easy to get a job as a delivery service driver?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a delivery service driver. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for delivery service drivers.
Do delivery service drivers work full-time or part-time?
47% of delivery service drivers work in full-time roles while 53% work part-time.
Is being a delivery service driver stressful?
Low
High
Delivery service drivers tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a delivery service driver?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a delivery service driver.
How competitive is the workplace for delivery service drivers?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for delivery service drivers.
Does being a delivery service driver require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Delivery service drivers will have to sometimes face time pressure on the job.
Are delivery service drivers allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Delivery service drivers rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do delivery service drivers have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Delivery service drivers tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a delivery service driver physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a delivery service driver may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are delivery service drivers exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Delivery service drivers tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a delivery service driver require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a delivery service driver.
Does being a good delivery service driver require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a delivery service driver.