delivery driver Verified

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Motor vehicles

Work setting

• Courier company
• Various locations

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
• Assemble, install and set-up merchandise/products
• Keep a record of items received and delivered
• Deliver newspapers, flyers to residences and businesses
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
• 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
• Set appointments for sales team
• Perform administrative tasks
• 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)

Experience and specialization

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Regional

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Gloves
• Uniform

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Parking available