We then get our pouches, which have the keys to the van we've been assigned that day in them, and line up to load the delivery packages into our vans. Then I get to the warehouse usually around 8 a.m. It doesn't seem like it'll be going anywhere anytime soon.Ī typical day at work starts with me waking up and having a little me time where I mentally prepare myself for the intense day ahead. It usually only records if I skip a stop sign or speed, but since this is something I don't do, I have come to see it as a necessary add-on at work. I have to mentally prepare myself for the hectic shiftsĪmazon's AI-powered, 270-degree cameras that the company uses to detect our movements while driving was initially one of the most annoying parts of the job for me and other drivers, but I've come to accept it.

I feel blessed and grateful to be able to connect to the people in my life in this little way while I'm on the job. Sometimes I get to see people I know, like my friends and family, when I'm delivering through a familiar route. I always have to be on high alert and do my rounds with speed and efficiency to be able to successfully cover all of my given routes. When doing deliveries, I make sure to drop off customers' packages at their front doors. I do occasionally get chased by dogs, but other than that, I usually keep to myself and limit my conversations with customers, except for instances when I have trouble accessing the buildings. ( Editor's note: Perez, like many Amazon delivery drivers, was hired by a local delivery-service partner and is considered an independent subcontractor with Amazon.) Being a driver in a less populated city has its advantagesĬompared to working in larger cities, my job is easier most of the time. I'm a gym buff and content creator on different social-media platforms on the side, so this helps a lot. The independent contractors that I work with are flexible with scheduling, which allows me to engage in other life events and important activities outside of the job. There's a fan that helps during heat waves and a rear door that makes my movements accessible. I usually drive around in a classic step van, which I prefer because of the spaciousness in the cargo area and other favorable accessories inside.

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