Route Driver

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
• Load and unload goods
• Sort packages for delivery
• Follow directions and read map
• 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
• Provide customer service
• 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)

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads