Route Driver

Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Assemble, install and set-up merchandise/products
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Establish delivery schedules
• Scan items
• Provide customer service
• Sort packages
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Working at heights training

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Trip reports
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Driver logbook

Equipment and machinery experience

• Lift truck

Transportation/travel experience

• Local

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Large workload

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gasoline paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available