Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Rural area
- Urban area
- Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- Keep a record of items received and delivered
- Prepare, package and restock goods
- Load and unload goods
- 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
Experience and specialization
Transportation/travel experience
- Local
- Provincial/territorial
Service experience
- Delivery
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
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
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Punctuality
- Time management
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability perks
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Other benefits
- Transportation provided by employer