Delivery Driver

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Remote location
• Rural 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
• 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
• Prepare, package and restock goods
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
• Load and unload goods
• Sort packages for delivery
• 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)
• First Aid Certificate
• Forklift Operator Certification
• DZ class license

Experience and specialization

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Regional
• Provincial/territorial
• National

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Cellular phone
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Punctuality

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer