driver, courier service

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma
  
  

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Courier company
  
  

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
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Keep a record of items received and delivered
• Accept and deliver messages and packages for events, conferences or assemblies
• 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
• 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
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
  
  

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Punctuality
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
  
  

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance