Code 14 Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver Vacancy

Job Post: Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver

Reference Number: UNI240717-4
Job Title: Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver
Business Unit / Division: Consumer
Contract: PPC SPUs
Job Type Classification: Permanent – Normal

Location – Town / City: Pretoria
Location – Province: Gauteng
Location – Country: South Africa

Job Advert Summary:
An opportunity has become available for a high caliber Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver to distribute goods to various clients. Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties, and responsibilities below for further information.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 10 Literacy level (Verbally and Numerically literate)
• Code EC driver’s license with valid PrDP (DGP)
• 3 years experience driving an Ultra Heavy Vehicle
• Must be 25 years of age and above
• Must be prepared to work weekends and public holidays
• Defensive driving techniques
• Function and location of vehicle components
• Reporting procedure of emergencies and defects
• Vehicle inspections and operating a fire extinguisher
• Maximizing vehicle cost-effectiveness and efficiency
• Vehicle loading techniques

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare vehicle for trip and operate Ultra heavy duty vehicles
• Load, transport, and offload vehicles
• Handle required documentation and perform ancillary duties
• Follow all reasonable instructions from Supervisor
• Be prepared to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
• Maintain a safe driving record and a clean criminal record
• Ensure housekeeping of vehicles, uniform, and PPE
• Adhere to and promote SOPs and Safety Procedures
• Successfully undergo/complete the following:
  • Medical evaluation
  • USCS training modules
  • Induction processes
  • Practical driving evaluation
  • Verification of clean criminal record
• Ensure the vehicle is not overloaded as per the National Road Traffic Act
• Responsible for goods to be offloaded by either operating offloading equipment or overseeing the offloading process
• Ensure the load is secured before departure
• Opening and closing of tarpaulins where applicable
• Deal with customers in a professional and efficient manner