The purpose of this position is to transport and deliver goods / equipment / paperwork.

To perform this job successfully, the appointed individual must be able to perform each essential duty / key performance area satisfactorily. This list of key performance areas is not exhaustive and may be changed / supplemented to accommodate business needs from time to time:

Total responsibility for following appropriate safety procedures throughout entire process of loading, transporting and off-loading goods / equipment.
Assist with Storeman duties: Picking, packing, stock count, etc.
Total responsibility to do all required safety checks on vehicle and load prior to embarking on delivery route – ensure that all mechanical, safety and emergency equipment are in good working order.
Total responsibility to secure cargo for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, binders and / or covers as appropriate.
Responsible for maintaining logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable rules and policies.
Responsible for obtaining necessary signatures on documentation accompanying goods / equipment to be delivered; responsible to obtain receipts, payments and / or deliver paperwork to the correct person when delivering goods / equipment – as per instruction on a particular delivery.
Responsible to check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
Responsible to ensure that allocated vehicle is operated with due care at all times: to operate the vehicle at all times in accordance with all traffic laws and regulations, to drive the allocated delivery vehicle within set speed / acceleration / deceleration / braking parameters as determined and monitored by tracking system.
Responsible for prompt and timely communication with controller to ensure that he / she is properly informed regarding assignment details / schedules.
 Total responsibility to report any incident and / or accident, vehicle defects, traffic violations or any other damage to vehicle or goods / equipment transported to the appropriate person(s).
Total responsibility to follow appropriate company policies and procedures and comply with legal requirements in the event of an incident or accident where driver / vehicle / load was involved.
Total responsibility for cleanliness of vehicle – it is a moving advertisement for the company and neglected and dirty vehicles will not portray the appropriate image.
Product knowledge.
CFAO Customer Service Principles
Technical Procedures
Record keeping & updating skills.
Literacy & numeracy
Navigation / routing of area
Communication Skills
Customer relationship building