Driver Heavy Duty

Job purpose:

To safely operate heavy-duty trucks/tankers for the transportation and delivery of materials and oil, ensuring accuracy in loading and offloading, maintaining vehicle roadworthiness, and supporting logistics operations of the GAL Spare Parts department.

Key Job Responsibilities

•    Drive heavy-duty trucks/tankers to deliver or collect materials and oil from customers and vendors while ensuring safe docking for loading and offloading.
•    Verify quantitative and qualitative accuracy of goods by checking gauges, counting packages, and managing related commercial documents.
•    Maintain a safe working environment by following safety procedures and using appropriate safety equipment during loading, unloading, stacking, and lashing.
•    Assist in loading and offloading activities by providing physical and operational support; operate pumps, pipes, and valves when required.
•    Inspect packages to ensure proper labeling, packing, and compliance with customer requirements.
•    Maintain daily vehicle log sheets and delivery records in the prescribed format.
•    Record vehicle and cargo readings in driver logs and ensure preventive and corrective maintenance for roadworthiness.
•    Provide professional service to customers to ensure satisfaction during delivery and collection.
•    Manage delivery schedules effectively to avoid delays and ensure timely service.
•    Remain flexible for travel, night/day shifts, and varying weather conditions as required by operations.

Education Qualification, Work Experience & Skills

•    Higher Secondary Education.
•    Valid UAE Heavy Duty Driving License (mandatory).
•    Minimum 3+ years of heavy-duty driving experience.
•    Experience handling loose cargo, palletized cargo, and oil tanker materials.
•    Knowledge of operating pumps, valves, and related equipment.
•    Good knowledge of UAE roads, routes, and locations.
•    Ability to read maps and use GPS/Google Maps.
•    Physical fitness to support loading/offloading tasks.
•    Basic English reading and writing skills.
•    Good communication and customer-friendly attitude.