Truck Driver & Hydraulic Crane Operator - Pipes & Equipment

UNIGULF; al-Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIGULF in Kuwait seeks an experienced Truck Driver and Truck-Mounted Hydraulic Crane Operator to transport pipes, machinery, and industrial equipment between workshops, suppliers, and customer sites. You will drive the assigned truck safely and operate the mounted crane for loading and unloading.

Requirements include a Kuwait driving licence, a minimum of 3 years’ driving experience, crane operation competency, and relevant training/site approvals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of truck-driving experience.
• Experience operating truck-mounted hydraulic loading cranes.
• Valid Kuwait driving licence for the assigned truck.
• Crane operator training and site approvals as required.
• Knowledge of load charts, lifting capacity, outrigger setup, load restraint, and safe loading practices.
• Experience transporting pipes, machinery, or industrial equipment preferred.
• Clear communication with dispatchers and site personnel.
• Willingness to complete practical driving and crane assessments.

Responsibilities

• Drive the assigned flatbed or medium-duty truck safely and follow scheduled delivery instructions.
• Transport pipes, industrial components, tools, and equipment to designated locations.
• Operate the truck-mounted hydraulic crane within its rated capacity and approved operating limits.
• Conduct pre-use checks of the vehicle, crane, controls, outriggers, and lifting accessories.
• Position the vehicle and deploy outriggers on suitable ground before lifting.
• Follow load charts, lifting instructions, exclusion zones, and signals from designated personnel.
• Coordinate with competent riggers and banksmen during lifting activities.
• Secure loads using suitable restraints and check stability before and during transport.
• Check delivery documents and obtain the required collection or delivery acknowledgments.
• Report defects promptly and maintain vehicle, crane, and trip records.

Skills

Truck driving

Crane operation

Safety compliance

Communication with dispatchers

Assessments readiness

Tools

Truck-mounted hydraulic crane

Load charts

Outrigger setup

Job description

UNIGULF in Kuwait seeks an experienced Truck Driver and Truck-Mounted Hydraulic Crane Operator to transport pipes, machinery, and industrial equipment between workshops, suppliers, and customer sites. You will drive the assigned truck safely and operate the mounted crane for loading and unloading.

Requirements include a Kuwait driving licence, a minimum of 3 years’ driving experience, crane operation competency, and relevant training/site approvals.