Directory of Semiskilled Trades

Sector : 17 - Transportation Info

8679 Delivery Driver

The competency has been added.
M679
Field of application Delivery drivers work alone and are employed by restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, etc. They may also be employed by a courier service, dry cleaning service, etc.
Other job titles Delivery person
Information specific to the trade A valid class 5 driver’s license is required.

531 - Inspect the vehicle at the start of every shift 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • staying within the limits of the occupation
  • Proper application of work techniques

Tasks

  • Ensure that the vehicle is in good working order: check brakes, headlights and blinkers, etc.
  • Check the fuel level and fill up the tank as needed.
  • Check the oil levels and top them us as needed: select product, pour a sufficient amount in the appropriate place, close and put away or throw out the container.
  • Check the levels of all other fluids and top them up as needed: select product, pour a sufficient amount in the appropriate place, close and put away or throw out the container.
  • Check the tire pressure and inflate as needed; check for signs of wear.
  • Clean and tidy up the interior of the vehicle.

817901 - Prepare for the pick-up or delivery of merchandise 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Careful handling of merchandise.
  • Concern for company profitability

Tasks

  • Find out where to pick up or deliver the merchandise.
  • Plan the route to take or find out about the planned itinerary.
  • Load the merchandise into the vehicle according to the itinerary. Optional task or competency
  • Take the measures required to prevent loss of or damage to merchandise.
  • Ensure that no merchandise is forgotten.

817902 - Deliver or pick up merchandise 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of the Highway Safety Code
  • Courteousness and professionalism while driving.
  • Careful handling of merchandise.
  • Efficiency

Tasks

  • Drive the delivery vehicle.
  • Ensure the vehicle’s safety: turn off the engine, park correctly, lock the doors, etc.
  • Prevent health and safety risks: pay attention to the condition of different locations (slippery stairs or floors, poorly lit, cramped or cluttered spaces, etc.) and to customer behaviour (impatient, angry, etc.).
  • Transport or pick up merchandise.
  • Take possession of and verify merchandise returned by the customer. Optional task or competency
  • Fill out an invoice or delivery slip and give a copy to the customer. Optional task or competency
  • Have the customer sign the invoice or delivery slip. Optional task or competency
  • Unload the vehicle upon return. Optional task or competency
  • Record information about the pick-ups or deliveries: kilometres driven, gas consumption, mechanical problems, etc. Optional task or competency
  • File the delivery slips and send them to the designated location.

10 - Receive payment from customers 2

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Courteous service
  • Honesty
  • Accurate calculations and data entered
  • Proper use of computerized equipment

Tasks

  • Receive money and give change.
  • Use a cash register, computerized sales equipment or a point-of-sale terminal to receive payment by credit or debit card. Optional task or competency
  • Charge amounts to customers’ accounts. Optional task or competency
  • Give receipts, sales slips, transaction records, etc.
Info Optional competency or task. Competencies or tasks marked with this symbol are not required in all workplaces. They could be included in a student’s training plan if the practicum setting offers the opportunity for the student to apply them.