Driver, Heavy Duty

Star Services LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A local operational support company is seeking a skilled operator to drive buses and heavy trucks. The role includes loading materials, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a valid UAE heavy-duty driving license and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. This position involves working primarily in an air-conditioned environment with some exposure to outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required.
• Valid UAE heavy-duty driving license needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate buses and heavy trucks safely.
• Assist in loading vehicles with materials.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety regulations knowledge

Vehicle maintenance

Education

Completion of primary education

Tools

Heavy-duty vehicle

Job description

Job Purpose

• Operate buses heavy trucks loaders and any other heavy equipment.

• Load or assist in loading trucks or other vehicles with materials to be transported to various locations.

Key Responsibilities

Operations:

• Operate buses heavy trucks loaders and other heavy vehicles as required.

• Load or assist in loading trucks or vehicles with materials to be transported.

• Follow hand signals and verbal instructions during loading and positioning of materials ensuring the load is safely secured and balanced before departure.

• Drive employee buses as needed to transport passengers to and from various locations ensuring the safety and security of passengers and the proper care and operation of the vehicle.

• Inspect vehicles regularly to ensure they are maintained in good operating condition.

• Observe scheduled maintenance requirements and deliver vehicles to the workshop for servicing at required intervals.

• Report any vehicle damage or malfunction to the supervisor.

• Drive and maintain vehicles in a professional conscientious and safe manner while adhering to local road traffic laws.

• Observe safety regulations concerning vehicles and specific site conditions. Obtain necessary work permits to enter restricted areas.

• Keep vehicles clean inside and outside at all times ensuring that identification stickers are visible.

• Carry out other similar or related duties as assigned including reporting accidents preparing incident reports and ensuring that registration and insurance papers remain valid.

Job Specific Accountabilities

Policies Systems Processes & Procedures

• Implement and comply with all relevant functional policies processes systems standards and procedures to accomplish operational objectives.

Training

• Provide on-the-job training to support Competency-Based Training programs for UAE Nationalization.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to identifying areas and opportunities for continuous improvement in operational procedures and functional processes.

Health Safety Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies procedures and controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards best practices and codes of practice.

• Participate as a team member in emergency response duties.

Housekeeping

• Maintain a clean and tidy work environment before and during operations in line with established hygiene and housekeeping standards.

Reports

• Provide inputs for the preparation of section progress reports for management.

• Prepare various Key Performance Indicator (KPI) checklists for management.

Communications & Working Relationships

Internal:

• Contact with line manager peers and other employees as required.

External:

• Contact with external parties including consultants third-party service providers and government agencies as required.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Completion of primary education.

Experience Knowledge & Skills:

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Certifications:

• Valid UAE heavy-duty driving license.

Work Conditions

Physical Effort:

• Minimal.

Work Environment:

• Primarily air-conditioned environment. May be exposed to prevailing weather conditions such as heat humidity and dust during occasional site visits.

Job Family / Sub-Family

Operational Support / Operational Support Services