FedEx Express Swing Courier
Position in South Jordan, UT
Primary Details
- Pay: $23-$31/Hour (approx. $56.2k/Year)
- Job Title: Swing Courier
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our South Jordan location.
- Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
- Based in: South Jordan, UT (a vibrant local hub)
- Hiring Organization: FedEx Express
- Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
- This South Jordan-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our FedEx Express team in South Jordan, UT is growing.
- Benefit from working in South Jordan, a key hub for the Aviation And Cargo Logistics industry.
About FedEx Express Swing Courier Operations
Swing couriers are the flexible backbone of every FedEx Express station. While regular couriers run fixed daily routes, swing couriers rotate across multiple routes to cover vacations, sick calls, training days, and volume overflow. This constant variety means swing couriers develop the broadest territory knowledge in the station — learning every neighborhood, every business complex, and every dock access point across the entire service area. This experience positions swing couriers for priority selection into the most desirable permanent route bids.
Position Overview
FedEx Express is hiring Swing Couriers to provide flexible route coverage across all delivery and pickup routes at local station facilities. You will be assigned a different route each day based on coverage needs, quickly adapting to unfamiliar territories, customer bases, and delivery sequences. This is a full-time direct-hire FedEx Express position with complete benefits and accelerated route bid eligibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Cover any courier route in the station on short notice, studying route guides and stop notes each morning before departure.
- Deliver and pick up priority overnight, two-day, and international shipments meeting all service commitment windows.
- Adapt quickly to unfamiliar neighborhoods, commercial complexes, and customer dock procedures on rotating assignments.
- Operate company-provided FedEx Express delivery vehicles safely in diverse urban, suburban, and rural territories.
- Build comprehensive territory knowledge across the full station service area to position for permanent route bidding.
Qualifications & Benefits
Must be 21+ with a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to lift 75 lbs. Must pass DOT physical, background check, and drug screen. Strong navigation instincts and ability to perform independently with minimal route familiarity. FedEx Express offers competitive swing courier hourly pay with route premium, full medical/dental/vision, pension, 401(k), flight benefits, paid vacation, and priority permanent route bid eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the FedEx Express Swing Courier position pay at FedEx Express?
This role offers a pay range of $23 - $31. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within South Jordan.
Where is this FedEx Express Swing Courier job located?
This position is based in South Jordan, UT. FedEx Express has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in South Jordan.
What are the overnight shift hours?
Overnight shifts at FedEx Express in South Jordan typically run from approximately 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM, though exact times may vary by facility. Night shift roles often come with shift differential pay on top of the base rate.
Do I need my own vehicle for this delivery role?
FedEx Express typically provides delivery vehicles and equipment. A valid driver's license is required. Check the specific requirements listed in the job description for this South Jordan position.
What benefits does FedEx Express offer for this position?
FedEx Express provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
What are the physical requirements for this delivery position?
Delivery roles require the ability to lift, carry, and deliver packages weighing up to 50 lbs. You should be comfortable entering and exiting a vehicle frequently and walking throughout your shift, including stairs.
