Truck Driver

AECI; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Paarl is seeking a Heavy Duty Driver to ensure safe and timely deliveries of hazardous products. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience, a valid Code 14 driver's license, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include driving, vehicle maintenance, and ensuring delivery documentation is completed. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with an emphasis on safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience as a Heavy Duty Driver.
• Must possess a valid Code 14 driver's license and Hazchem driving permit.
• Ability to work independently and be deadline driven.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicle to designated destinations safely and within deadlines.
• Complete vehicle checklists and report defects daily.
• Ensure the vehicle's cleanliness and report any accidents.

Skills

Inventory Control

Basic Math

Commercial Driving

Driving

Heavy Lifting

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Forklift

Heavy Duty Vehicle

Job description

Job Description

• Responsible for driving the vehicle to designated destinations safely for the delivery of product within deadlines to customers Depots and Crop Advisors maintaining concentration.
• Provide super care in the delivery of hazardous products.
• Work with the support team to provide exceptional customer service

Required outputs: functional

Vehicle

• Complete a vehicle check list on a daily basis before and after each delivery and/or collect. Report any defects. Responsible for driving the vehicle within the law.
• Assist local authorities in emergency situations involving incumbents vehicle.
• Ensure cleanliness of the vehicle both inside and outside. Ensure vehicle parked correctly in designated area and that it is locked at the end of each day.
• Inform Team Leader when vehicle is due for service. Assists Despatch Team Leader when reporting breakdown details.
• Report accidents or injuries to Despatch Team Leader or Warehouse Team Leader immediately.
• Responsible for vehicles petro card and for refuelling the vehicle as and when required.

Deliveries

• Makes on average 1 delivery trip per day to different Depots.
• In season on occasion required to carry out driving responsibilities beyond normal hours.
• Checks load on vehicle corresponds to respective transfer documents and/or delivery notes. Signs the transfer note acknowledging that stock loaded on the vehicle is correct.
• Ensure that load on vehicle is safely and securely positioned. Assist with loading and offloading of vehicle. Ensure customers load is delivered timeously.
• Ensure that incumbent is in possession of necessary transfer document and/or delivery note/s as well as hazchem documentations and TREM cards.
• Ensure that transfer documents and/or delivery notes are signed by the receiving Depots and that they are returned to the Admin Assistant.
• Confirms and signs for any delivery discrepancies. Required to work safely and neatly at all times.
• Company Cellphone: Required to look after and use the company provided cellphone in a responsible manner.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum education Grade 12
• Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in distribution production or warehousing as a Heavy Duty (Code 14) Driver.
• Must have at least 2 years driving experience with a heavy duty vehicle.
• Will require up to 1 weeks full time training.
• Required to drive a heavy duty vehicle be medically fit to drive and be in possession of a valid Code 14 (heavy duty) drivers license.
• Must be in possession of a valid PDP and Hazchem driving permit.
• Ability to drive a forklift and must be in possession of a valid forklift drivers license and must be medically fit to drive a forklift.
• Must maintain medical fitness to drive a forklift to have the forklift drivers license renewed successfully.
• Very accurate and able to work under pressure.
• Possess excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Possess a sound knowledge of all Acts i.e. hazardous chemicals road transportation etc.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team and be deadline driven.
• Must be able to report to a Despatch Team Leader.
• Must be safety orientated.

Key Skills

• Inventory Control
• Basic Math
• Paratransit
• Tanker Experience
• Van Driver
• Box Truck Experience
• Commercial Driving
• Commercial Vehicle Experience
• Delivery Driver Experience
• Manual Transmission Experience
• Driving
• Heavy Lifting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Vacancy : 1