Driver, Heavy Duty (BCT)

STAR SERVICES LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation services company in the UAE is seeking a Heavy Duty Driver to operate trucks and buses safely. Responsibilities include loading materials, conducting vehicle inspections, and providing on-the-job training for UAE Nationals. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of experience with a valid UAE heavy-duty driving license and a commitment to safety and operational efficiency. This is an opportunity to be part of team-driven operations in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience driving heavy-duty vehicles.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate buses and heavy trucks, ensuring safe transport.
• Load vehicles with materials for transportation.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and conduct regular inspections.
• Provide on-the-job training for UAE Nationalization programs.

Skills

Heavy-duty vehicle operation

Safety regulations adherence

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Education

Completion of primary education

Tools

Heavy-duty driving license

Job description

About the job Driver, Heavy Duty (BCT)

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