Driver at Sandvik

Purpose of the role:

• To carry out driving duties in a safe and efficient manner and achieve timely collections and deliveries to customers

The job responsibilities:

• Ensure integrity of cargo by securing the vehicle at all times.
• Operate within the law regarding to, speed limits, and ensure all legal documents are adhered to.
• Ensure all company documents relating to the loads are fully completed in line with internal procedures.
• Assist with the loading and off loading, handling and labelling of freight as required.
• Completes all documentation and manifests required to indicate proper delivery and receipt of goods.
• Secures loads and assures loads are within vehicles weight limits.
• Ensures good customer relations by consistently delivery orders on time.
• Utilise a vehicle inspection check sheet, inspect truck for defects before and after operations.
• Turns in vehicle inspection sheet daily to supervisor and reports any defects.
• Completes driver log or trip report in accordance with regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of highway conditions and commercial driving safety regulations.
• Transports and deliver products in accordance with the routing schedules developed by management.
• Operates truck in difficult delivery situations such as congested city streets and passageways.
• Maintain current driving licenses and medical certificates required to operate assigned vehicle.
• Ensure compliance with routing and scheduling.
• Be involved in the physical checking of goods at collection and delivery points.
• Refuel,check oil and water levels and carry out vehicle safety checks daily.
• Report all defects in writing to the supervisor.
• Act in a responsible and courteous manner at customers delivery points.
• Operate the overhead crane to load and offload the vehicle.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• Grade 12
• Valid driver's license and public drivers permit (PDP) 
• 2 years' past driving experience
• Other Requirements & Competencies

Must be flexible

• Sound judgement ability
• Problem solving ability
• Adhering to strict deadlines
• Team work ability
• Attention to detail and accuracy ability
• Follow through ability to complete tasks