Driver Heavy Duty

Job purpose:

To safely operate heavy-duty trucks/tankers for the transportation and delivery of materials and oil, ensuring accuracy in loading and offloading, maintaining vehicle roadworthiness, and supporting logistics operations of the GAL Spare Parts department.

• Drive heavy-duty trucks/tankers to deliver or collect materials and oil from customers and vendors while ensuring safe docking for loading and offloading.
• Verify quantitative and qualitative accuracy of goods by checking gauges, counting packages, and managing related commercial documents.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following safety procedures and using appropriate safety equipment during loading, unloading, stacking, and lashing.
• Assist in loading and offloading activities by providing physical and operational support; operate pumps, pipes, and valves when required.
• Inspect packages to ensure proper labeling, packing, and compliance with customer requirements.
• Maintain daily vehicle log sheets and delivery records in the prescribed format.
• Record vehicle and cargo readings in driver logs and ensure preventive and corrective maintenance for roadworthiness.
• Provide professional service to customers to ensure satisfaction during delivery and collection.
• Manage delivery schedules effectively to avoid delays and ensure timely service.
• Remain flexible for travel, night/day shifts, and varying weather conditions as required by operations.

• Higher Secondary Education.
• Valid UAE Heavy Duty Driving License (mandatory).
• Minimum 3+ years of heavy-duty driving experience.
• Experience handling loose cargo, palletized cargo, and oil tanker materials.
• Knowledge of operating pumps, valves, and related equipment.
• Good knowledge of UAE roads, routes, and locations.
• Ability to read maps and use GPS/Google Maps.
• Physical fitness to support loading/offloading tasks.
• Basic English reading and writing skills.
• Good communication and customer-friendly attitude.