Truck Driver

Responsibilities:

• Operate company trucks safely and responsibly to transport goods, materials, and equipment.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload cargo while ensuring goods are properly protected.
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck.
• Check tyres, brakes, engine oil, coolant, lights, battery, and other essential vehicle components.
• Report mechanical faults, damage, or maintenance requirements promptly.
• Follow assigned routes, delivery schedules, and traffic regulations.
• Ensure goods are delivered to the correct locations within the agreed timelines.
• Verify delivery documents, invoices, waybills, and other transportation records.
• Maintain accurate records of trips, fuel consumption, mileage, deliveries, and vehicle maintenance.
• Ensure the security and safety of company property and cargo during transportation.
• Assist with loading and unloading activities when required.
• Maintain the truck in a clean and roadworthy condition.
• Observe all company policies and road safety regulations.
• Communicate with dispatchers, supervisors, customers, and other relevant personnel regarding deliveries and route issues.
• Handle unexpected situations such as traffic delays, vehicle breakdowns, or route changes professionally.
• Ensure all required vehicle and driver documents are valid and available.
• Perform other driving and transportation duties assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Minimum of SSCE/WAEC or equivalent.
• Proven years of proven experience as a truck or heavy-duty vehicle driver.
• Valid Nigerian driver's licence appropriate for the class of truck being operated.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian roads, traffic regulations, and safe driving practices.
• Experience driving heavy-duty trucks is required.
• Good knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance.
• Ability to read and understand delivery documents and waybills.
• Strong sense of responsibility, punctuality, and reliability.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work long hours, weekends, or overnight trips when required.
• Physically fit and capable of assisting with loading and unloading when necessary.
• Clean driving record and strong commitment to road safety.
• Experience with specific truck brands or long-distance haulage is an added advantage.