DoorDash hires employees: 'It's an exciting new opportunity to earn in New York'

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DoorDash, through DashCorps, is hiring 60 workers as employees in New York City in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood. | Unsplash/Marques Thomas

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There's a guaranteed hourly income for an e-bike courier at DashCorps, a subsidiary of DoorDash.

DoorDash, through DashCorps, is hiring 60 workers as employees in New York City in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood.

"E-Bike Couriers will power ultra-fast grocery deliveries in 15 minutes or less — providing busy consumers with a reliable and convenient way to restock instantly and a new channel for local merchants to grow," DoorDash stated on its website. "This exciting new role, with guaranteed hours and earnings, is an exciting new opportunity to earn in New York."

The new delivery employees will make $15 an hour, be given new electric bikes, helmets, jackets and other equipment, and go through training. Delivery couriers will also be able to keep tips in addition to their hourly wage.

"Earn a guaranteed $15/hour, and still keep 100% of your tips," DoorDash stated. "Plus, you’ll receive health care benefits and new gear. Choose a full-time or part-time schedule to take more control of how you earn (with the same pay either way). Ride easy and in style with access to a battery-powered bike from our partners at Zoomo."

The couriers will work part-time on average 25 hours a week, but also still be eligible for benefits. Full-time employees will receive additional benefits than those working part-time including medical, vision, dental insurance and paid time off.

"Only DoorDash warehouse workers—also employees—and couriers are permitted to enter the 'DashMart' convenience store, one of about 25 nationwide," Wired reported. "By using employees, DoorDash hopes to ensure that there is a person on hand to deliver every inbound order in the guaranteed 10-to-15-minute window."

According to Max Rettig, the company’s vice president of global policy, 90% of "Dashers" work less than 10 hours per week and do not get benefits, paid time off or are eligible for unemployment.

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