Senior Tanker Driver

Job Description

Ensure the efficient and safe delivery of petroleum products to customers by providing clear directions to tanker drivers and overseeing the inspection of vehicles. This includes allocating and distributing delivery notes, instructing drivers on loading and overall driving procedures, and assisting the Shift Supervisor in tracking vehicles. The role is responsible for monitoring the loading and delivery process, ensuring proper allocation of delivery notes, and maintaining accountability for safe and efficient driving, delivery, and fuel discharging procedures by tanker drivers.

• Assess and validate tanker routes for new customer sites to ensure safe and efficient access.
• Identify potential risks such as road conditions, traffic constraints, height/weight restrictions, and environmental hazards.
• Recommend optimal routes and alternative access options where required.

• Conduct on-site evaluations for new and redeveloped locations to determine tanker accessibility.
• Assess entry/exit points, turning radius, loading/unloading areas, and safety conditions.
• Provide documented feedback and recommendations for Operations prior to site approval.

• Assist in training new drivers in safe tanker operations, route familiarization, and company procedures.
• Support ongoing competency assessment of existing drivers through on-the-job evaluation and feedback.
• Mentor drivers on safe driving practices, emergency response, and customer interaction standards.

• Provide field support to Operations during new site activations or route changes.
• Assist in resolving on-site operational issues related to tanker access or delivery challenges.

• Prepare and submit reports on site assessments, route evaluations, and driver performance.
• Maintain accurate records of observations, recommendations, and completed assessments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven insights.

Minimum 10 Years’ experience in driving heavy vehicles preferably of articulated type.

High School or Higher.

• H.V Exceeding 3000KG
• Trailer & Semi-Trailer
• Tanker Truck
• Trailer Tanker

Familiar with the delivery, loading and unloading process of petroleum product.