Ultra-Heavy Motor Vehicle Driver

Job Details

Job Advert Summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a high-calibre Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver to distribute goods to various clients.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric / Senior Certificate

• Code EC driver’s licence with valid PrDP (DGP)

• Minimum 3 years’ experience driving an ultra-heavy vehicle

• Must be 25 years of age or older

• Must be prepared to work weekends and public holidays

• Literacy – verbally and numerically literate

• Defensive driving techniques

• Knowledge of the function and location of vehicle components

• Reporting procedures for emergencies and defects

• Vehicle inspections and operating a fire extinguisher

• Maximising vehicle cost-effectiveness and efficiency

• Vehicle loading techniques

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare the vehicle for trips and operate ultra-heavy duty vehicles

• Load, transport and offload vehicles

• Handle required documentation and perform ancillary duties

• Carry out all other reasonable instructions from the Supervisor

• Be prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays

• Maintain a safe driving record and clean criminal record

• Perform housekeeping of vehicles, uniform and PPE

• Adhere to and promote SOPs and safety procedures

• Ensure the vehicle is not overloaded as per the National Road Traffic Act

• Take responsibility for goods to be offloaded, either by operating offloading equipment or overseeing the offloading process

• Ensure the load is secured before departure

• Open and close tarpaulins where applicable

• Deal with customers in a professional and efficient manner

Pre-Employment Requirements

Successful candidates must undergo and pass the following:

• Medical evaluation

• USCS training modules

• Induction processes

• Practical driving evaluation

• Verification of clean criminal record