5 Essential Tips for Securing a Truck Driving Job

5 Essential Tips for Securing a Truck Driving Job

County Fair Epping

Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver

Closing Date: 2024/03/16
Reference Number: UNI240226-4

Job Title: Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver
Business Unit / Division: Consumer
Contract: County Fair Epping
Job Type Classification: Permanent – Normal
Location – Town / City: Cape Town (Hocroft)
Location – Province: Western Cape
Location – Country: South Africa

Job Advert Summary:
An opportunity has become available for a high-calibre Code 14 Driver who will be based at our contract. Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties, and responsibilities below for further information.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12
  • Code EC driver’s license with valid PrDP
  • 3 years experience driving an Ultra-heavy vehicle
  • 3 years experience driving a Superlink/Interlink combination
  • Must be prepared to work weekends and public holidays
  • Defensive driving techniques
  • Reporting procedure of emergencies and defects
  • Vehicle inspections and operating a fire extinguisher
  • Maximizing vehicle cost-effectiveness and efficiency
  • Vehicle loading and offloading techniques
  • Own reliable transport to and from work
  • Clean criminal record

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Prepare vehicle for trip and operate Ultra-heavy duty vehicles.
  • Load, Transport and offloading of vehicles.
  • Handle required documentation and perform ancillary duties.
  • All other reasonable instructions from Supervisor.
  • Prepared to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
  • Safe driving record and clean criminal record.
  • Housekeeping of vehicles, uniform, and PPE.
  • Adhere to promote SOP’s and Safety Procedures Successfully undergo / complete the following:
    • Medical evaluation
    • USCS training modules
    • Induction processes
    • Practical driving evaluation
    • Verification of clean criminal record

To apply for this job please visit unitrans.erecruit.co.