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Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver

Unitrans Gauteng 8 days ago
Full-time
Transportation and Logistics

Job Advert Summary

An opportunity has become available for a high calibre Ultra-heavy motor vehicle driver to distribute goods to various clients.

Minimum requirements

Grade 12 / Matric/ Senior Certificate

Grade 10 Literacy level (Verbally and Numerically literate)

Code EC driver's license with valid PrDP (DGP)

Minimum 3 years experience driving a Ultra Heavy Vehicle

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12

Literacy level (Verbally and Numerically literate)

Code EC driver's license with valid PrDP (DGP)

Minimum 3 years experience driving a Ultra Heavy Vehicle

Must be 25 years of age and above

Must be prepared to work weekends and public holidays

Defensive driving techniques

Function and location of vehicle components

Reporting procedure of emergencies and defects

Vehicle inspections and operating a fire extinguisher

Maximizing vehicle cost-effectiveness and efficiency

Vehicle loading techniques

Duties & Responsibilities

Prepare vehicle for trip and operate Ultra heavy duty vehicles.

Load, Transport and offloading of 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

Housekeeping of vehicles, uniform and PPE

Adhere to promote SOP's and Safety Procedures Successfully undergo / complete the following:

Medical evaluation

USCS training modules

Induction processes

Practical driving evaluation

Verification of clean criminal record

Ensure the vehicle is not overloaded as per the National Road Traffic Act.

Responsible for goods to be offloaded by either operating offloading equipment or overseeing the offloading process.

Ensure the load is secured before departure.

Opening and closing of tarpaulins where applicable.

Deal with Customers in a professional and efficient manner.

Closing Date

2026/07/06