Delivery Driver

Delivery and courier service drivers drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various products. They are employed by dairies, drug stores, newspaper distributors, take-out food establishments, dry cleaners, mobile caterers, courier and messenger service companies and many other establishments, or they may be self-employed.

 

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various products, such as fast food, newspapers, magazines, bakery and dairy products, and items such as dry cleaning, envelopes, packages and parcels

Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection of vehicle

Plan delivery travel schedules and service routes

Load and unload cargo, goods or merchandise

Provide customer service by selling products, delivering over established routes and accepting or making payments for goods

Record information on pick-ups and deliveries, vehicle mileage and fuel costs and report any incidents or problems encountered

May scan and sort freight or cargo for delivery

May assemble, install or set-up delivered goods or merchandise

May communicate with central dispatch using mobile communications equipment.

Languages

English

 

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

 

Experience

No experience

 

Security and Safety

Driving record check (abstract)

 

Transportation/Travel Information

Valid driver's licence

 

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physically demanding

 

Additional Skills

Professionalism in customer service

 

Specific Skills

Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products, Load and unload goods

 

How to apply

By email

tgs@wlconsultants.ca