• Application Deadline:
• Position: Truck Driver


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification Secondary School (SSCE)


• Experience 4 - 5 years


• Location Ondo


• Job Field Driving 
  

The responsibilities of a Truck Driver are as follows:

• Ensure timely conveyance of company materials securely to and from places as instructed by supervisor.


• Ensure that vehicles are kept clean at all times to meet required food safety standard.


• Transport Company’s products over land to and from manufacturing plants, branches and other specified areas.


• Inspect the trailer before and after the trip, and record any defects found.


• Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel.


• Ensure that any cargo transported is fully secured to the trailer, using blocks, chains, covers, or ropes.


• Ensure that transportation meets safety compliance and regulations.


• Drive for long periods, carrying out long-distance deliveries, adjusting to driving conditions appropriately and safely.


• Monitor loading and unloading of goods, prepare delivery papers, and keep records of daily tasks.


• Submit forms, obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods.


• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.


• Determine vehicle routes according to traffic patterns.


• Perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, tire chains, or spark plugs and other basic trailer maintenance.


• Strong knowledge of applicable heavy duty truck driving rules and regulations.


• Hands on experience with troubleshooting and ability to drive long distances and travel regularly.


• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc...).


• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to the vehicles.


• Having a valid professional driver’s license and good driving record with no traffic violations. 


• Carry out routine checks on vehicles and ensure they are in good working condition.


• Perform periodic maintenance on vehicles, such as changing batteries and motor oil at appropriate time, and as re-fueling the    truck(s).


• Keep up a travel log to record areas traveled to, travel time, and work hours.


• Other duties assigned by your Supervisor.

Requirements

• Educational Requirement- Minimum of SSCE.


• Valid Driver’s License.


• Good knowledge of traffic laws and regulations.


• Extensive Knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations.


• 4-5 years cogent experience as a Truck Driver


• Candidate should be highly experienced with Logistics and Transportation Industry.


• Candidate must have no recent moving or driving violations.