Extra Heavy Motor Vehicle Driver (articulated)
Durban - South Africa
Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a high calibre Extra Heavy Vehicle Driver (articulated vehicle) to prepare vehicle for trip and operate heavy duty vehicles. Please refer to the minimum requirements duties and responsibilities below for further information.
Duties & Responsibilities
Prepare vehicles for a heavy duty documentation from dispatch to the customer and back to the distribution Centre. Prepared to work shifts weekends and public holidaysPerform vehicle inspection before and after the for all the goods that are being transported to the customerPrepare vehicle for trip and operate heavy duty vehiclesAll other reasonable instructions from SupervisorPrepared to work shifts weekends and public holidaysSafe driving record and clean criminal record
Minimum Requirements
Grade 10 Literacy levelMust be in a possession of Code 14 drivers license. Valid PrDP (EC1)Must have 3 years articulated driving experience driving both rigids and horseMedically fitClean criminal recordDefensive drivingEaton Fuller gearbox and ZF gearbox drivingFunction and location of vehicle componentsRoad Traffic Act (i.e. operating a vehicle)Driver actions regarding to weather/road/traffic conditionsReporting procedure of emergencies and defectsVehicle inspections and operating a fire extinguisherMaximizing vehicle cost-effectiveness and efficiencyVehicle loading techniques
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Unitrans offers innovative logistics and supply chain solutions across Africa. With over 100 years of experience in agriculture, mining, petrochemical, food & consumer, transport and industrial.