LORRY DRIVER

Take orders for delivery including package type and destination.

. Assist in loading goods onto the lorry and placing them in proper locations.

. Stack boxes in an upright manner to ensure safety during transport.

. Make sure that all paperwork accompanying goods is complete.

. Record the amount of boxes loaded and their contents.

. Map the best possible routes before setting out.

. Drive lorry on preset routes using navigations systems such as the GPS.

. Fill up the lorry with fuel before setting out on a route.

. Maintain knowledge of local and interstate routes.

. Monitor road, traffic, and weather conditions and take alternate routes where required.

. Deliver goods to their destinations and take customers signatures on receipts.

. Inform the origin of delivery status and any additional information such as customer complaints.

. Perform preventative and regular maintenance on lorries and ensure that vehicle fluid is sufficient.

. Report any serious mechanical problems to the concerned individual within the company.

. Clean and polish lorries and ensure that everything is in good working order.

. Store lorry cleaning and maintenance equipment and tools in a safe place.