Driver

• Driving: Operate a diesel vehicle to transport cargo, such as goods or fuel, to designated locations.
• Inspection and Maintenance: Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections to check for mechanical issues, fuel, brakes, and lights, and ensure the vehicle is in good working order.
• Safety and Compliance: Obey all traffic laws and federal/state regulations, maintain a clean driving record, and report any accidents or violations.
• Cargo Handling: Load and unload cargo, ensuring it is properly secured, balanced, and delivered accurately.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate logs of mileage, fuel consumption, delivery details, and working hours, often using electronic logs.
• Communication: Coordinate with dispatchers and other personnel using two-way radios or other devices to manage routes and delivery schedules.
• Customer Service: Interact professionally with customers at pickup and delivery points.

Requirements

• License: Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with endorsements as required by the specific vehicle and cargo (e.g., Class A for heavy-duty trucks).
• Experience: Typically requires at least two years of experience driving heavy-duty diesel trucks.
• Driving Record: A clean driving record with no major violations or accidents is essential.
• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of safety regulations, defensive driving, and the ability to operate and maintain diesel trucks and their equipment.
• Physical Ability: Ability to lift, push, and/or pull items of a significant weight (e.g., 75 lbs), as well as perform physical tasks related to loading and unloading.
• Additional Requirements: May require additional certifications, such as a medical card or a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) for port work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED2,500.00 - AED3,000.00 per month