Delivery Driver

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Motor vehicles
• Hot
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Urban area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Deliver and pick up messages, parcels, and other items by hand
• Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products
• Professionalism in customer service
• Accept payment or invoices for items delivered
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Keep a record of items received and delivered
• Prepare, package and restock goods
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
• Load and unload goods
• Sort packages
• Use maps and other trip planning aids
• Record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Inspect auto parts for defects

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)

Experience and specialization

Transportation/travel experience

• Local

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Punctuality

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance