Driver at Operation Smile Foundation

Driver duties and responsibilities
Drivers are responsible for transporting clients or handling deliveries in a timely manner, and they may have to work nights and weekends to accomplish their duties. Common duties and responsibilities for drivers are to:

• Transport clients and/or packages to and from destinations
• Arrive at destinations on schedule
• Fulfill administrative needs, like office pickups
• Research and plan for traffic, construction and weather delays
• Use navigation applications to determine the best route
• Interact with clients professionally at all times
• Ensure that the vehicle is always fueled and ready for use
• Arrange for vehicle repairs as needed
• Keep mileage records and repair records up-to-date

Driver skills and qualifications

A successful driver candidate needs the following skills and qualifications:

• A valid driver’s license and at least one year of driving experience to perform the job safely
• Excellent navigation skills and proficiency in using navigation applications to find delivery locations
• Time management and organizational skills to keep track of deliveries and stay on schedule
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients
• Physical stamina and good upper body strength to lift heavy luggage, packages and objects, as well as be able to load and unload them from their vehicle

Driver education and training requirements
There is generally no special certification required to be a professional driver beyond holding a standard driver’s license. We prefer candidates to have a O’level certificate, although this is not always a requirement. As long as the candidate has the skills required to carry out their duties, they are fit to be considered for the position.
Driver experience requirements
Our organisation require a minimum of one year of driving experience before a candidate can be hired for the position of a driver. However, entry-level drivers can be hired if they fit the position, although they would generally be started at or near minimum wage until they gain additional driving experience.