Delivery Driver

Work setting

• Rural area
• Urban area
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products
• Professionalism in customer service
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Assemble, install and set-up merchandise/products
• Prepare, package and restock goods
• Load and unload goods
• Use maps and other trip planning aids
• Record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Deliver and pick up messages, parcels, and other items by hand
• Follow directions and read map

Experience and specialization

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Regional
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Dependability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits