Driver at Unitrans

Closing Date 2024/04/28 Reference Number UNI240416-9 Job Title Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver Business Unit / Division Consumer Contract Gauteng Local Job Type Classification Permanent - Normal Location - Town / City Tulisa Park Location - Province Gauteng Location - Country South Africa Job Advert Summary An opportunity has become available for a high caliber Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver to distribute goods to various clients. Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information. Minimum Requirements

• Grade 10 Literacy level (Verbally and Numerically literate)
• Code EC driver's license with valid PrDP (DGP)
• 3 years experience driving a Ultra Heavy Vehicle
• Must be 25 years of age and above
• Must be prepared to work weekends and public holidays
• Defensive driving techniques
• Function and location of vehicle components
• Reporting procedure of emergencies and defects
• Vehicle inspections and operating a fire extinguisher
• Maximizing vehicle cost-effectiveness and efficiency
• Vehicle loading techniques

• 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 SOPs and Safety Procedures Successfully undergo / complete the following:
• Medical evaluation
• USCS training modules
• Induction processes
• Practical driving evaluation
• Verification of clean criminal record
• Ensure the vehicle is not overloaded as per the National Road Traffic Act.
• Responsible for goods to be offloaded by either operating offloading equipment or overseeing the offloading process.
• Ensure the load is secured before departure.
• Opening and closing of tarpaulins where applicable.
• Deal with Customers in a professional and efficient manner.