delivery driver

Aquarium Depot; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A delivery service provider in Toronto is seeking a Delivery Driver to handle delivering and picking up parcels. The ideal candidate should exhibit professionalism in customer service and the ability to operate light trucks. This permanent position requires attention to detail, physical fitness, and strong interpersonal skills. The candidate will be expected to work 35 hours per week in a fast-paced environment and handle deliveries efficiently.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Ability to operate and drive light trucks.
• Must pass a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up messages and parcels.
• Maintain records of items received and delivered.
• Perform inspections and oversee vehicle aspects.

Skills

Customer service professionalism

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Education : No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Urban area

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
• Accept payment or invoices for items delivered
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Keep a record of items received and delivered
• 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

Transportation / travel experience

• Local

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
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 35 hours per week