Truck Driver

Job Advert Summary

To operate various articulated vehicles in order to deliver / transport materials and equipment to and from various destinations.

Grade 12 or equivalent

Valid code 10 & 14 drivers & PDP licence

A minimum of 5 years experience in operating an articulated vehicle

Advanced Driving course advantageous

Anti-Hijacking driving course advantageous

• Operate and drive various trucks to transport goods, materials & equipment, with the relevant documents, over long distances
• Ensure cargo is secure, properly loaded and spread correctly over the axles
• Perform pre-trip, route and post-trip vehicle inspection
• Record cargo information, service hours, distance travelled & fuel expenditure
• Complete timesheets for Client to sign off
• Maintain logbooks
• Communicate with despatcher and supervisor
• Conduct daily safety checks on truck and trailer cranes
• Report all defects / incidents to Supervisor or Manager
• On instruction from the Logistics Manager, drive truck to the load site, make contact with the client & await further instructions
• Follow instructions on where to deliver the load
• After offloading, ensure all tie-down equipment is properly packed on the truck
• Keep the truck and associated equipment tidy and in good working order
• Ensure that permits are read, understood and signed before departing from the yard / site(s)