Transport Driver

The role of the Transport Driver is to deliver and pick up product and/or equipment to and from company sites and suppliers. The transport driver's responsibilities involve delivery and pick-up, reporting, operations, service, safety and maintenance, and other duties as assigned by management. The truck driver will maintain a positive attitude that promotes team work within the company and a favourable image of the company. Delivery and pickup involves making deliveries and pick-ups in the most efficient, economical manner possible. Safety and maintenance involves delivering safely, following regulations, and safely operating and maintaining the delivery vehicle., * Ensure that all Policies and plans are adhered to at all times

• Deliver product to and pick up product from specified locations within a 150km radius
• Ensure delivery dockets are made out prior to loading or delivery
• Develop and maintain an organized and efficient loading and unloading system
• Unload according to customers requests
• Verify all items loaded and delivered
• Communicate safe storage and handling procedures to delivery points
• Submit trip report to supervisor daily
• Fill out trip report completely and accurately
• Check lights and safety equipment daily
• Obey all traffic laws, including: driving within posted speed limits, stopping and looking for traffic at all stop signs, Drive defensively
• Report any unsafe equipment or working conditions to your supervisor
• Allow no riders who have not been approved by your supervisor
• Follow the regular vehicle maintenance schedule provided by your supervisor
• Maintain a log of their activities, condition of the vehicle and any cases of accidents
• Any other duties that are requested

About The Candidate

• Experience working within a warehouse environment
• Basic mechanical knowledge to handle minor repairs
• Knowledge of state transport regulations.
• Competent driving skills
• Skill to maneuver large vehicles on highways and traffic routes
• Knowledge of vehicle and all its parts
• Good Observation skills
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Planning and organising
• Attention to detail
• To enjoy practical and manual activities
• The ability to work as part of a team
• To be able to follow written instructions