Unitrans: Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver

Closing Date: 2024/10/25

Job Title: Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver

Business Unit / Division: Consumer

Contract: Distell Gauteng

Job Type Classification: Permanent

Location: Gauteng

Minimum Education Level

Grade 12 | National Certificate

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 a 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 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.

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