Heavy Motor Vehicle Driver (rigid) - cape Town at Unitrans

Job Advert Summary

• An opportunity has arisen for a high calibre Code 10 Driver who will be based at our Contract. Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information on the advert.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
•  Code 10 driver’s license. Valid PDP
•  Medically fit
•  Five years articulated driving experience
•  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
• 8 ton rigid experience and tail lift operation experience and Vehicle loading techniques
•  Own reliable transport

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle for trip and operate heavy duty 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 
• Working with refrigerated/temperature controlled trucks.