QSSK-SI-HCD-HEAVY Commercial Driver at Q-Sourcing Servtec Group

Job Summary

Driving heavy commercial vehicles for purposes of delivering customer’s cargo from the point of loading to the point of offloading in a safe, secure and efficient manner

Duties And Responsibilities

• Driving the truck from one point to another through inter-city or inter-state routes for purposes of delivering customer’s cargo to the designated destination
• Inspect and check the truck’s mechanical and safety condition before and after every trip and perform preventative maintenance
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations with regard to size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods, the highway code as well as with company policies and procedures
• Perform joint pre-trip inspection of the truck and the cargo in collaboration with the Health and Safety Officer to ensure the cargo is well secured and safe
• Ensure the cargo is weighed before commencement of the trip to ensure the load it is within the permitted axle-load limits
• Ensure all documents related to the cargo being transported are taken care of and produced at the required check points as required
• Ensure truck is fueled with adequate diesel commensurate with the weight of the cargo and the distance to the destination
• Observe safe driving at all times in compliance with the Highway Traffic code and other safety precautions provided from time to time ensuring the safety and security of cargo until it reaches its destination
• Ensure cargo documentation is signed by the receiving personnel at the destination upon delivery of cargo to the client
• Report and accidents or incidents experienced on the way to the appropriate personnel and seek any assistance required
• Hand over all cargo documentation to the Operations personnel in charge upon return to base
• Report any truck defects to the appropriate personnel by having the defects recorded in the Job Card to facilitate repairs

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• Minimum KCSE qualification
• Must possess a valid driving license Class BCE with Articulated Special Type E endorsement for semi-trailers
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in driving HCV’s with a clean driving record
• Experience in driving within the East African region routes and destinations
• Knowledge of the customs and border clearance formalities will be an added advantage
• Training and knowledge in basic motor vehicle mechanics will be an added advantage
• Training in defensive driving, firefighting and first aid will be an added advantage
• Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly
• Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
• Must have no record of previous recent driving violations and misconduct