Driver

JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for handling materials, including loading them in accordance with established safety protocols, taking into consideration the weight and tonnage of vehicle
• Follow all safety precautions in the operation of his vehicle.
• Ensure that all traffic regulations are complied with.
• Wear the necessary safety gear when loading and offloading trucks, and while on construction site and also ensure that the assigned porter complies with these safety operations.
• Deliver all goods promptly and ensure that all relevant documents are signed upon delivery of goods.
• The driver becomes the supervisor when the truck is on the road, he is in command and is solely responsible for his attendant/porter, and must ensure that the attendant carries out his duties in an efficient and professional manner.
• Comply with the daily check list, and ensure that the vehicles are clean and in good mechanical order before leaving the yard at mornings.
• Immediately report any accidents or difficulties they might be encountering while on the road. Work Environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach climb and move about the entire facility.
• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional warehouse & Lumber Yard environment.
• Work outdoors most of the time while loading and unloading trucks
• Must be able to life and move loads of varying weights
• Frequent exposure to Lumber Yard elements such as noise, dust, fumes, odors.
• Safety glasses or ventilation mask may be required while performing a specific task.

Requirements

• Must possess the license required to operate and drive the assigned vehicle.
• Must have at least one year experience in driving that type of vehicle.
• Must be polite and provide customers with good customer service when making deliveries.
• All drivers must be knowledgeable about products and must be able to read and understand documents given to them.
• Driver should have full knowledge and operation of his vehicle, including basic mechanics of his vehicle.