 |
| unitrans vacancies |
| Title of Job: |
Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver |
| Division/Business Unit: |
Consumer |
| Contract: |
RCL Foodcorp |
| Classification by Job Type: |
Permanent and Typical |
| Location: |
Randfontein, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Closing Date: |
January 22, 2025 |
| Number of Reference: |
UNI241220-3 |
Job Description Summary:
We have an opening for a skilled Code 14 driver to join our team at the contract site. For further details, check the minimum requirements, duties, and responsibilities outlined below.
Basic requirements:
- The required education level is Grade 12 or a National Certificate.
- A current PrDP and a valid Code EC driver's license are required.
- Minimum 3 years of experience driving ultra-heavy vehicles.
- At least 3 years of experience with Superlink/Interlink/combination vehicles.
- Willingness to work weekends and public holidays.
- Knowledge of defensive driving techniques.
- Familiarity with reporting emergencies and defects.
- Ability to perform vehicle inspections and use a fire extinguisher.
- Capability to maximize vehicle cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
- Skills in vehicle loading and offloading or knowledge of proper loading and offloading techniques.
- Reliable personal transport to and from work.
- Clean criminal record or have no criminal record.
- Physically fit for the role or Must be medically fit.
Tasks and Duties:
- Get the vehicle ready for the trip and drive ultra-heavy-duty vehicles or Ensure the vehicle is ready for the journey and drive ultra-heavy-duty vehicles.
- Handle the loading, transportation, and unloading of vehicles.
- Manage necessary paperwork and carry out additional tasks.
- Complete any additional reasonable instructions from the supervisor.
- Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays or Available to work during shifts, on weekends, and public holidays.
- A proven safe driving record and a clean criminal background.
- Take care of the cleanliness of vehicles, uniforms, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Follow SOPs and safety procedures, and successfully complete the following requirements:
- Medical examination OR Health check-up
- USCS training programs OR USCS training sessions
- Employee orientation
- Hands-on driving assessment or Driving skills test
- Background check for a clean criminal record
