Overview
Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver Jobs in Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa at Unitrans
Title: Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver
Company: Unitrans
Location: Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa
Closing Date 2025/02/28
Reference Number UNI250218-3
Job Title Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver
Business Unit / Division Chemicals
Contract AEL Modderfontein
Job Type Classification Permanent – Normal
Location – Town / City Tulisa Park /Alberton
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Higher Certificate
Job Advert Summary An opportunity has arisen for a high calibre Driver to prepare vehicle for trip and operate heavy duty vehicles. Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information.
Minimum Requirements
Grade 10 Literacy level
Must be in a possession of Code 14 driver’s license. Valid PrDP (EC1)
Must have 5 years articulated driving experience in Bulk Chemical Transport driving both semi trailer and double combination (semi + pub)
Long distance and cross border experience
Medically fit
Clean criminal record
Defensive driving
Eaton Fuller gearbox and ZF gearbox driving
Function and location of vehicle components
Road Traffic Act (i.e. operating a vehicle)
Driver actions regarding to weather/road/traffic conditions
Reporting procedure of emergencies and defects
Vehicle inspections and operating a fire extinguisher
Maximizing vehicle cost-effectiveness and efficiency
Vehicle loading techniques
Duties & Responsibilities
Prepare vehicles for a trip.
Operate heavy duty vehicles.
Handle documentation from dispatch to the customer and back to the distribution Centre.
Prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
Perform vehicle inspection before and after the trip.
Account for all the goods that are being transported to the customer
Prepare vehicle for trip and operate heavy duty vehicles
All other reasonable instructions from Supervisor
Prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
Safe driving record and clean criminal record
