Fleet Team Lead

September 18, 2026

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Snapshot

Worksite: Tallahassee, FL
Pay: $50k-$65k/Year (approx. $27/Hour)
Flexible Role in Tallahassee: Fleet Team Lead
Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type.
Apply your your professional skills skills at our Tallahassee location.
Project-based work with clear objectives.
Company: Amazon
This Tallahassee-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
Our Amazon team in Tallahassee, FL is growing.
Benefit from working in Tallahassee, a key hub for the Transportation And Logistics industry.

Position Brief: On-Road Operational Commander

A high-performing logistics network is entirely dependent on the quality of its field leadership. We are actively seeking distinguished, veteran delivery professionals to ascend to the role of Fleet Team Lead within our Delivery Service Partner (DSP) network. This is a critical, hybrid command position that bridges the gap between frontline execution and central dispatch management. You will not merely drive a route; you will be the tactical anchor for the entire local fleet, responsible for mentoring new recruits, executing emergency on-road rescues, and ensuring the DSP hits its strict Amazon performance metrics. If you have mastered the art of the last-mile and seek driving jobs that offer legitimate leadership authority, strategic problem-solving, and a clear trajectory into salaried corporate operations, this is your ultimate career evolution.

Core Operational Directives

Your objective is to ensure the operational fluidity of the entire daily dispatch. You will execute a condensed delivery route while actively monitoring, supporting, and rescuing the broader fleet of drivers on the road.

Tactical Fleet Rescue (Sweeping): Function as the primary rapid-response unit. You will be dynamically deployed by dispatch to intercept drivers who are critically behind schedule. You must safely execute on-road cargo transfers, absorbing massive package volumes and delivering them rapidly to protect Amazon's on-time metrics.
Field Mentorship & Shadowing: Serve as the primary operational instructor for all newly onboarded drivers. You will conduct multi-day ride-alongs, teaching them ergonomic freight handling, advanced routing app utilization, and the nuances of safe commercial vehicle operation in tight spaces.
Load-Out Matrix Command: Anchor the morning dispatch operations at the Delivery Station. You will assist operations managers in auditing pre-trip vehicle inspections (DVIRs), organizing staging lanes, and physically helping slower drivers load their vans to ensure the fleet departs exactly on time.
Incident Command & Resolution: Act as the first point of contact for minor on-road incidents, flat tires, or vehicle lockouts. You will guide drivers through strict accident reporting protocols, coordinate with tow companies, and secure compromised freight.

Workplace Dynamics & Environment

The Team Lead operates in an environment of constant communication and high-stakes problem-solving. You are the veteran presence on the asphalt. Your day will constantly shift from the solitary focus of delivering your own packages to the intense coordination of rescuing a panicked new driver trapped in an apartment complex. You must possess immense emotional intelligence to calm frustrated drivers, alongside the physical elite stamina required to take on their heavy freight and complete their routes at lightning speed. You are the respected, stabilizing force of the DSP.

Financial Portfolio & Comprehensive Benefits

Leadership and advanced logistical capability command an elite compensation structure:

Premium Leadership Compensation: Earn a significantly elevated yearly salary that directly reflects your veteran driving status, your crucial training responsibilities, and your ability to salvage failing routes.
Direct Career Trajectory: This position is expressly designed as the primary stepping stone into salaried DSP management roles, including Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, or Operations Manager.
Total Healthcare Security: Access top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance networks from Day 1 to ensure absolute protection for you and your family.
Paid Leave & Wealth Generation: Accrue generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and participate in robust 401(k) retirement plans featuring employer-matching contributions.

Candidate Criteria & Qualifications

This is strictly an advanced-tier position. Candidates must be 21 years of age or older with a valid driver's license. You must possess a minimum of 1 to 2 years of highly verifiable, flawless experience as an Amazon DSP Driver, boasting a historical record of perfect safety telemetry scores and elite delivery completion rates. You must possess exceptional verbal communication and coaching skills, capable of instructing and motivating a diverse workforce. Master-level proficiency with GPS routing software and dispatch communication tools is mandatory. A comprehensive background check and 5-panel drug screen are required.

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