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Unitrans is an experienced, multi-disciplinary, services and capabilities provider for major industries operating across Africa. We expertly design & strengthen the supply-chains, value-chains and transportation within industries so that Africa can thrive. We are your trusted end-to-end capabilities partner, seamlessly integrating into your business to deliver your success.
Job Advert Summary
- An opportunity has become available for a high calibre Ultra-heavy motor vehicle driver to distribute goods to various clients sites.
- Please view minimum requirements and duties required below for this role.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12
- Code EC driver’s license with valid PrDP (DGP)
- Minimum 3 years experience driving a Ultra Heavy Vehicle
- Must be prepared to work weekends and public holidays
- Defensive driving techniques (necessary)
- 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
- Tanker experience Mainly foodgrade
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare vehicle for trip and operate Ultra heavy duty vehicles.
- Load, Transport and offloading of vehicles.
- Handle required documentation and perform ancillary duties
- All other reasonable instructions from Supervisor
- Prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
- Safe driving record and clean criminal record
- Housekeeping of vehicles, uniform and PPE
Adhere to promote SOP’s 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.