Truck Drivers

Truck Driver Position

We are looking for Truck Drivers.

Experience Required:

The successful candidates must possess the following skills and attributes:

Minimum:

• Valid Code EC License with PrDP.
• 5 years of experience operating a articulated truck and trailer with a mass of greater than 16000kgs.
• Must pass our internal VTS test.
• Clean criminal record.
• Clean driving track record.
• Prepared to work overtime and shifts.
• Medically fit.
• Sober habits.

Preferred:

• Grade 10 and above.
• Must be available immediately.

Responsibilities:

• Transport finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants to required destination.
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance.
• Plan routes and meet delivery schedules.
• Document and log work/rest periods and kilometres spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts.
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
• Collect and verify delivery instructions.
• Report defects, accidents or violations.

Technical Competencies:

• Safety awareness.
• Reporting skills.
• Production Environment Awareness.
• Flexible and Adaptable. Can adapt to new ideas and situations.
• Meets proposed deadlines with ability to work under pressure.
• Effective teamwork.