Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Experience an asset
On the road job
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Courier company
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
- Keep a record of items received and delivered
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
- Load and unload goods
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Transportation/travel experience
- Local
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Punctuality