Specialized Vehicle Operator - Industrial Equipment

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape, is seeking a highly skilled Specialized Vehicle Operator to join our client’s logistics team. You will operate specialized trucks and trailers to transport large, heavy industrial equipment, ensuring safe loading, transport, and unloading with meticulous planning and precise maneuvering.

The role requires a valid PDP, extensive experience with heavy vehicles, and a strong understanding of load balancing and securing techniques to meet demanding project

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP).
• Extensive experience with heavy-duty trucks and specialized transport.
• Strong knowledge of load balancing and securing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Load, transport, and unload large industrial equipment safely.
• Plan routes and maneuvers with precision for heavy loads.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and project timelines.

Skills

Valid PDP (Professional Driving Permit

Heavy-duty vehicle experience

Load balancing and securing techniques

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent provider of heavy machinery and industrial equipment logistics, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Specialized Vehicle Operator to join their team in East London, Eastern Cape . This role involves operating specialized trucks and trailers for the transportation of large, heavy, and often complex industrial equipment. You will be responsible for the safe loading, transport, and unloading of equipment, requiring meticulous planning, precise maneuvering, and strict adherence to safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a valid professional driving permit, extensive experience with heavy-duty vehicles and specialized transport, and a strong understanding of load balancing and securing techniques. This position is critical for supporting various industrial projects and infrastructure development within the East London area and the wider Eastern Cape province. We seek individuals with a high degree of professionalism, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service for our clients’ sensitive cargo.