Delivery driver, Kaitaraiwa waka whakarato
Also known as
- Distributer, goods deliverer, van driver, grocery deliverer, fast food delivery driver, online delivery driver, laundry driver
Delivery drivers collect and deliver products and materials like food, laundry and freight to homes and businesses. They may take orders, collect payments, and load goods.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $33
Most common
$40
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Delivery drivers
- usually work irregular hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends, and may work part time
- usually work in vehicles and at depots, and travel locally
- may work in all weather conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be responsible, accurate and work well under pressure
Tasks
- operate vehicles or material-moving equipment
- sell products or services
- collect payments for goods or services
- provide transportation information to passengers or customers
- record details of deliveries or shipments
- record sales or transactions data
- resolve issues affecting transportation operations
- clean machinery or equipment
- maintain vehicles in good working condition
- collect fares or payment from customers
Practical
Enterprising
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- a driver licence
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a Class 2 driver licence or higher
- a driver licence with a special-type vehicle endorsement
- a dangerous goods (D) endorsement
- a goods service licence
- to pass a police check
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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