Omegalr

Department: Administration & HR

Job Title: Heavy Duty Driver

Report to: Assistant Manager – Administration & HR

Closing Date: August 31, 2023

Job Summary:

Responsible for transporting goods from one place to another using heavy duty truck or tractor-trailer trucks. Operates truck with high level of honesty and sincerity and abide by all Government traffic regulations.

Duties

• Report to work daily at 6:00 A.M. and observe that any minute after the reporting time will be considered as lateness. Work schedule runs from Monday to Saturday, scheduled Sundays and scheduled Holidays;
• Load and unload cargo,
• Record amount and type of cargo being delivered,
• Drive long distance,
• Fill up on fuel and clean truck,
• Follow all applicable traffic laws,
• Inspect the truck before and after the trip and record any defects found,
• Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs,
• Keep a log of their activities,
• Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel,
• Keep the truck, and associated equipment, clean and in good working order,
• Collecting delivery instructions from appropriate sources, and verifying instructions and route,
• Take special precautions while driving,
• Keep driver license up to date,
• You must drive vehicles in a professional manner and make sure they are adequately maintained;
• Inform Management and Security before taking lunch break and / or emergency break
• Must always be courteous and polite,
• Signal to the Administration at least 2 weeks before the expiry date of the documents of the cars (insurance, maintenance, road worthiness certificate etc.)
• You must drive vehicles in a professional manner and make sure they are adequately maintained;
• Perform other duties as may be assigned;
• Perform all other tasks instructed by your supervisor for the ultimate success of the company and to achieve Management & Shareholders goals.

Personal Hygiene

• Uniforms must be clean, press and must be worn with well polish black shoes;
• Your hair must be cut and comb daily before coming to work;
• You must bathe and use deodorant daily;
• Uniforms must always be ironed and clean

Conduct

• Always wear a seat belt
• Keep radio/music to a low volume when operating vehicles
• No other accessories such as (flip flops, sandals & wedge heels)
• Do not answer phones/text while driving
• Always be attentive and alert