Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver Jobs in Gauteng: Midrand and Pretoria

Job Description

Two Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver opportunities are available in Gauteng to distribute goods to various clients. The posts have different contracts and closing dates, so applicants should use the correct reference number.

Minimum requirements for both posts

• Grade 12 / Matric/ Senior Certificate
• Literacy level (Verbally and Numerically literate)
• Code EC driver’s license with valid PrDP (DGP)
• Minimum 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

Pretoria post only: Knowledge of refrigerated transport.

The listed requirements also include defensive driving techniques; knowledge of vehicle components, emergency and defect reporting, vehicle inspections, fire extinguisher operation, vehicle cost-effectiveness and efficiency, and vehicle loading techniques.

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare the vehicle for trips and operate Ultra heavy duty vehicles.
• Load, transport and offload vehicles; secure loads before departure and ensure vehicles are not overloaded as per the National Road Traffic Act.
• Operate offloading equipment or oversee the offloading process, and open and close tarpaulins where applicable.
• Handle required documentation, perform ancillary duties and follow reasonable instructions from the Supervisor.
• Maintain vehicles, uniform and PPE, and adhere to SOP’s and safety procedures.
• Deal with customers in a professional and efficient manner.

The posts also list shift, weekend and public holiday work, a safe driving record, a clean criminal record, medical evaluation, USCS training modules, induction processes, a practical driving evaluation and verification of a clean criminal record.