Courier Van Driver

Job Description

Couriers and messengers pick up and deliver letters, parcels, packages, messages, and other items within and between establishments.

Job Duties

• 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
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Assemble, install and set-up merchandise/products
• Keep a record of items received and delivered
• Prepare, package and restock goods
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
• Accept and deliver messages and packages for events, conferences or assemblies
• Load and unload goods
• Sort packages
• 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