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Courier/DOT
Role summary
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The Courier/DOT role involves safely driving a FedEx vehicle, collecting and delivering packages, completing delivery records, and providing courteous customer service across assigned routes in Hawaii. Candidates generally need a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record, the ability to meet Department of Transportation requirements, and the physical ability to lift, carry, load, and unload packages, sometimes weighing up to 75 pounds. Reliability, punctuality, route awareness, basic communication skills, and a professional appearance are expected. The role may involve outdoor work, varying weather, early starts, extended periods of driving, and frequent customer contact. Successful candidates must follow FedEx safety procedures, vehicle regulations, security standards, and package-handling policies.
Can I work in Hawaii?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Warehouse and driver jobs have no work visa; the H-2B covers only a temporary need, and its numbers for starts before 1 April 2027 were used up by 4 Sep 2026.
Before you apply: Driver jobs need a licence that counts in that country, and a foreign one may not carry over: Japan's truck-driver visa asks for a class 1 licence, Qatar residents sit a driving test, and Ireland's permit list asks for a CE or C1E truck licence or one it recognises.
Watch for: H-2B petitions for commercial drivers must show English skills (order of 28 Apr 2025; visas issued after 15 Jun 2026 count as proof).
Official source: USCIS: H-2B temporary non-agricultural workers. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Hawaii
Usual for Logistics jobs in Hawaii, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually provided; rents are very high, so ask about a relocation or housing payment |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Varies, more for senior hires; H-2B employers may not charge you recruitment fees (by law) |
| Flights | Varies; a joining flight is common for senior hires, home flights are rare |
| Contract | At will, no fixed term; E-3 permits run 2 years, TN and H-1B up to 3, then renew; H-2B 3 years at most |
| Leave | No paid vacation or sick leave by law; the employer or union contract sets them |
| Income tax | Federal 10% to 37% plus state 1.4% to 11%, plus 7.65% Social Security and Medicare |
| Health cover | Employer must insure staff working 20+ hours a week and pay at least half the cost (by law) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in Hawaii
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
About Federal Express Corporation
Federal Express Corporation, commonly known as FedEx Express, is a major international transportation and logistics company and part of FedEx Corporation. It provides time-definite delivery of packages and freight through an extensive air, ground, and local pickup-and-delivery network. FedEx serves businesses, government organizations, and individual customers in the United States and around the world. Its operations depend on couriers, drivers, package handlers, aircraft crews, logistics specialists, technology teams, and customer-service professionals. The company emphasizes safety, reliable service, operational efficiency, and shipment visibility. In Hawaii, FedEx supports connections between the islands, the mainland, and international markets, making courier work especially important for local businesses, residents, and tourism-related customers. Benefits and eligibility can vary by position, employment status, location, and company policy.