Heavy Truck Driver

Job Purpose

To collect and deliver customers' orders in a safe, timely and cost-effective mannerusing company vehicle.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Transports stock items in a professional manner while complying with vehicle safety requirements
• Assures vehicles are clean and in working order
• Communicates with warehouse staff to receive relevant data and instructions
• Inspects vehicle prior to daily vehicle usage for safe materials transportation
• To liaise with the Company’s Vehicle Maintenance Workshop to ensure vehicle is in a roadworthy condition prior to commencement of trip
• Daily liaise with supervisor to obtain loading plans for collection and delivery of customers’ products
• Perform daily vehicle pre-trip checks prior of leaving the depot/warehouse, record findings in appropriate register and submit such checklist to Workshop Manager and Supervisor
• Report any defects immediately to Workshop Manager and Supervisor
• Immediately report any delays to supervisor and Customer Service Manager
• Report accidents and incidents immediately followingguidelines of the incident reporting procedure
• Ensure that all paperwork is signed and returned to supervisor after each trip
• Responsible to ensure that the loading and off-loading of trailer/s is done correctly and safety
• Ensure adherence of all Company Procedures and Policies, e.g., Safety, Quality, Environment, Drug & Alcohol, Smoking, Seat Belt Policies, etc
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• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments
• Perform any other task related issue to your position as driver as instructed by your supervisor
  
  

Job Qualification and Experience

• Form Four Secondary Certificate
• Driving Certificate from NITor VETA
• Class C or E Driving License
• Minimum 5 years of heavy vehicle driving experience in Public Roads
• A clean Police Clearance Report
• Age limit: At least 45Yrs
• Fire Fighting training will be an added advantage
• First Aid Training will be an added advantage
  
  

Knowledge and Skills

• General Mechanical Knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Report writing skills
• Ability to use smart phone/electronic gadget i.e. TMS scanner
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills
  
  

Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a Fixed Term Contract.

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements should apply for the position on or before 12th February 2025.

Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.