delivery driver

Government of Canada; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Chilliwack, BC is hiring for a delivery driver position. The role involves operating vehicles for item delivery, handling goods, and providing customer service. Ideal candidates should have a valid driver's licence and experience in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include health coverage and free parking.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Free parking available

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Experience driving automobiles, vans, or light trucks.
• Valid driver's licence required.
• Ability to handle heavy loads over 45 kg.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive automobiles to deliver items.
• Load and unload goods for delivery.
• Provide excellent customer service and support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Team player

Punctuality

Reliability

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Cellular phone

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work site environment

• Motor vehicles
• Cold/refrigerated

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Provide customer service
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Deliver goods to customers

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

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

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities