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Driver job description: what you'll do and what to write on your resume Applying for driver at a company, school or private household? Copy the duties below into your resume, then read what the interview asks.
Duties to write on your resume Start each line with what you did. Keep the ones you've really done.
Drove company vehicles safely to set destinations, following traffic rules and schedules Picked up and dropped off passengers, staff or goods on time Checked oil, water, tires, lights and brakes before each trip Kept the vehicle clean inside and out and reported any damage Planned routes and used maps to avoid traffic and save time Recorded trip details, mileage and fuel use in a daily logbook Loaded and unloaded cargo carefully and checked it against the trip ticket Reported accidents, breakdowns and delays to the supervisor right away No paid driving yet? Use the same lines for driving a family vehicle or helping a relative's business, and say where.
A resume objective you can adapt Licensed driver looking for a driver job, ready to work early or late shifts, drive safely and always arrive on time.
Skills employers ask for Safe driving and following traffic rules Knowing local roads and using maps well Basic vehicle checks and care Arriving on time and keeping to schedules Politeness with passengers and clients What the interview asks How long have you been driving, and what vehicles can you handle? Name the vehicles you've really driven, like a car, van or pickup.Have you ever had an accident or a traffic violation? Be honest. Say what happened and what you learned.What would you do if you got stuck in heavy traffic and might be late? Say you'd take another route if safe and call your boss early.What do you check before you start driving? List the tires, brakes, lights, oil, water and fuel.The questions every interview asks, with sample answers
How to get hired Most posts ask for a valid professional driver's license from the LTO. Anyone paid to drive needs one. Many employers ask for at least high school and some driving experience. TESDA offers a national certificate for this work: Driving NC II. It can help if you're new. Bring a resume, a valid ID, NBI clearance, your SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and TIN numbers, and a medical certificate. Expect a short interview and often a road test. Licence or certificate Anyone paid to drive needs a professional driver's license from the LTO. Source TESDA offers a national certificate for this work: Driving NC II. Source What the work is like You spend most of the day sitting and driving, sometimes in heavy traffic. The hard part is staying alert and patient on long or early shifts.
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Questions Do I need experience to work as a driver? Many employers want some experience. Some hire new drivers with a valid license and a clean record, then train them.
Is driver work part-time? Mostly full-time. Some households and small businesses hire part-time or on call.
What should I study to become a driver? You don't need a degree. Get your professional driver's license, and consider the TESDA Driving NC II course.
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