Heavy Driver (Truck and Bus)

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced heavy bus driver to transport employees and site personnel to and from designated locations. You will ensure timely pickups, operate in compliance with UAE laws, and perform daily vehicle inspections.

The role requires a valid UAE heavy bus licence, 3 years of relevant experience, good knowledge of local roads, physical fitness for extended hours, and strong safety and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Valid and non-expired UAE Heavy Bus Driving Licence.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant heavy bus driving experience preferred.
• Previous experience in transporting employees within oil and gas or industrial project sites is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of UAE roads and traffic regulations.
• Physically fit and capable of working extended hours and overtime as required.
• Good communication skills and a strong commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport employees and project personnel to and from designated work locations, accommodation and other assigned destinations.
• Ensure timely pick-up and drop-off of employees according to approved transportation schedules.
• Operate heavy buses in compliance with UAE traffic laws, road safety regulations and company driving procedures.
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure the bus is in safe and roadworthy condition.
• Check vehicle tyres, brakes, lights, mirrors, fluids and other essential components before operating the vehicle.
• Immediately report vehicle defects, mechanical issues, accidents, incidents or unsafe conditions to the concerned supervisor.
• Maintain the cleanliness and general condition of the assigned vehicle.
• Ensure all passengers follow vehicle safety requirements, including wearing seatbelts where provided.
• Maintain accurate records of daily trips, vehicle inspections, mileage and fuel consumption, as required.
• Follow all company HSE policies, site access requirements and ADNOC safety procedures.
• Perform other driving-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Heavy bus driving

Safety awareness

Interpersonal communication

Record keeping

Job description

• Safely transport employees and project personnel to and from designated work locations, accommodation and other assigned destinations.

• Ensure timely pick-up and drop-off of employees according to approved transportation schedules.

• Operate heavy buses in compliance with UAE traffic laws, road safety regulations and company driving procedures.

• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure the bus is in safe and roadworthy condition.

• Check vehicle tyres, brakes, lights, mirrors, fluids and other essential components before operating the vehicle.

• Immediately report vehicle defects, mechanical issues, accidents, incidents or unsafe conditions to the concerned supervisor.

• Maintain the cleanliness and general condition of the assigned vehicle.

• Ensure all passengers follow vehicle safety requirements, including wearing seatbelts where provided.

• Maintain accurate records of daily trips, vehicle inspections, mileage and fuel consumption, as required.

• Follow all company HSE policies, site access requirements and ADNOC safety procedures.

• Perform other driving-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Valid and non-expired UAE Heavy Bus Driving Licence.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant heavy bus driving experience preferred.

• Previous experience in transporting employees within oil and gas or industrial project sites is an advantage.

• Good knowledge of UAE roads and traffic regulations.

• Physically fit and capable of working extended hours and overtime as required.

• Good communication skills and a strong commitment to safety.