• Application Deadline:
• Position: Professional Driver


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification Secondary School (SSCE)


• Experience


• Location Rivers


• City Port Harcourt


• Job Field Driving 
  

Job description

• The driver is responsible for transporting directors, staff/clients from the office, warehouse location, etc. to businesses, residential properties, or individuals.


• Your duties include loading parcels into their vehicle, using a navigation system to map their route, and delivering parcels to the correct addresses in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients and/or packages to and from destinations


• Safely transporting company staff as well as various products and materials to and from specified locations in a timely manner.


• Arrive at destinations on schedule


• Fulfill administrative needs, like office pickups & drop-offs


• Promptly informing the company of any tickets issued against the company vehicle during work hours.


• Ensuring that the company vehicle is always parked in areas that permit parking in order to avoid towing.


• Research and plan for traffic, construction, and weather delays


• Use navigation applications to determine the best route


• Interact with clients/staff professionally at all times


• Keeping the company vehicle clean and properly maintained by performing regular washing, cleaning, and vehicle maintenance.


• Providing accurate time records of the company vehicle’s activities


• Reporting any accidents, injuries, and vehicle damage to management.


• Ensure that the vehicle is always fueled and ready for use.


• Ensuring that periodic scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed and reported.


• Keep mileage records and repair records up-to-date.


• Always maintain a valid driver’s license


• Excellent navigation skills and proficiency in using navigation applications to find delivery/pickup locations


• Time management and organizational skills to keep track of deliveries/pickups and stay on schedule.


• Maintain good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients.


• Physical stamina and good upper body strength to lift heavy luggage, packages, and objects, as well as be able to load and unload them from their vehicle.

Requirements

• High school diploma 


• Valid driver’s license.


• Clean driving record.


• Sound knowledge of road safety regulations.


• Working knowledge of local roads and routes.


• The ability to utilize maps, GPS systems, and car manuals.


• Effective communication skills.


• Punctual and reliable.


• Ability to lift heavy packages and luggage


• A polite and professional disposition


• Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations (e.g. at rush hour)