Country: Uganda
Department: Transport & Distribution
Qualification: A minimum of O level certificate . • A minimum of 3+ years’ experience in Trailer driving. • Driving Class CE
Type: Full time
Job title: Trailer Driver
Work Location: Hariss International Limited – Kampala, Uganda
Division / Department: Transport
Reports to: Transport & Distribution Manager
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure the vehicle is good mechanical condition at all times
- Ensure products are delivered on time and in good condition.
- Ensure safe driving practice is maintained.
- Drive loaded and unloaded truck to and from offloading point.
- Verify loaded products during offloading
- Chart out the best route possible in order to save time.
- Keep proper maintenance of the vehicle and report service in time.
- Perform preventative maintenance on the trucks.
- Ensure all deliveries have been assigned and delivered to correct recipient.
- Be able to fix minor breakdown without professional help.
- Maintain vehicle tools and equipment.
- Responsible for safe parking and in legal areas.
- Report all accident occurrence in time within 3 hours.
- Notify the company of any traffic offence immediately while operating the company vehicle.
- Perform any other task as per management request.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- A minimum of O level certificate in a relevant discipline/ valid driving permit.
- A minimum of 3+ years’ experience in Trailer driving.
- Driving Class CE
Key Requirements:
- A defensive training certification is a must
- Excellent communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Hariss International is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/Females/People with Disabilities/Protected Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
