Heavy Duty Driver – Oman Operation

Confidential Company; ad-Dachiliyya; On-site; OMR 7,800 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Oman seeks an experienced Heavy Goods Vehicle driver to transport materials and equipment in safe, efficient operations across desert and oil & gas sites.

You will perform pre-trip inspections, secure loads, and follow JMP including journey plans and routes. The role requires English literacy, a valid Oman HGV license, and 5+ years of true HGV driving experience with a reputable firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum school-level education with ability to read and write in English.
• Valid Omani Heavy Duty Driving License (HGV).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience driving Heavy Goods Vehicles for a reputed company.
• Experience in Oil & Gas industry and knowledge of Defensive Driving standards is a plus.
• Basic vehicle mechanical knowledge to perform first-line checks and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty vehicles (Crane Truck, Semi-Flat Bed, Trailer, etc.) for safe transportation of loads.
• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure roadworthiness.
• Comply with Journey Management Procedures including plan approvals and trip reporting.
• Ensure loads are secured and restrained per guidelines.
• Maintain accurate trip sheets and promptly report incidents or delays.
• Carry out basic maintenance and troubleshooting (tires, brakes, lights, fluid levels).
• Follow HSE Golden Rules and report unsafe acts and hazards immediately.
• Maintain clean vehicle interior and exterior through regular washing.
• Coordinate with recovery teams in case of breakdowns or desert/off-road incidents.
• Support emergency response requirements as needed.
• Adhere to defensive driving to minimize risk in challenging terrain and high temperatures.
• Maintain professional conduct and comply with Oil & Gas site rules.

Skills

Defensive Driving

English Literacy

HGV Experience

Oil & Gas Experience

Vehicle Maintenance

Education

Minimum school-level education

Tools

OLA Defensive Driving Certificate

OPAL Defensive Driving Certificate

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty vehicles Crane Truck Semi-Flat Bed Trailer Low-Bed Trailer Water Tanker etc for the safe transportation of materials equipment and hazardous non-hazardous loads in compliance with company and client requirements
• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections ensuring roadworthiness and compliance with Client Vehicle Standards
• Comply with Journey Management Procedures JMP including journey plan approvals speed limits designated routes and trip reporting
• Ensure all loads are secured balanced and restrained as per Client load restraint guidelines
• Maintain accurate trip sheets promptly reporting incidents near misses or operational delays
• Carry out basic first-line maintenance and troubleshooting including checks on tires brakes lights and fluid levels
• Follow HSE Golden Rules and immediately report unsafe acts unsafe conditions vehicle breakdowns or potential hazards
• Maintain a clean and tidy vehicle interior and exterior through proper and scheduled washing
• Demonstrate awareness of Vehicle Towing Recovery Guidelines in case of breakdowns or vehicles stuck in desert off-road conditions ensuring safe coordination with recovery teams
• Support emergency response requirements evacuation breakdown recovery when needed
• Strictly adhere to defensive driving techniques to minimize risks in challenging terrain desert environments and high-temperature conditions
• Maintain professional conduct punctuality and compliance with all Oil Gas site rules and road safety standards
• Follow the instruction of supervisor and ensure timely delivery of task assigned without industrial wastage
• Follow the instructions of the supervisor and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks without causing industrial or operational wastage
• Any additional responsibilities as instructed by immediate supervisor or management

Qualifications

• Minimum school-level education with the ability to read and write in English.
• Valid Omani Heavy Duty Driving License.
• Minimum 5years’ experience driving Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) with a reputed company.
• Prior experience in the Oil & Gas industry and knowledge of Defensive Driving standards will be an added advantage.
• 5.Basic vehicle mechanical knowledge to perform first-line checks and troubleshooting.
• Valid certificate from the Oman Logistics Association (OLA)Valid OPAL Defensive Driving Certificate.