Heavy Duty Driver (3-Ton Pickup / Site Operations)

Key Responsibilities

1. Transportation & Operations

• Vehicle Operation: Safely and efficiently operate 3-ton pickup trucks and other assigned commercial vehicles (as per license class) for daily site operational needs.
• Material Transport: Load, secure, and transport materials, small equipment, spare parts, and tools between the main project site, off-site storage facilities, and local suppliers as instructed by the Logistics or Store Keeper.
• Personnel Transport: Transport authorized personnel and workers to designated areas both on-site and off-site, strictly adhering to vehicle capacity limits.
• Route Planning: Plan efficient routes for delivery and collection, anticipating traffic conditions and adhering to commercial vehicle restrictions enforced by RTA and local authorities in Dubai/Abu Dhabi.

2. Vehicle Maintenance & Compliance

• Safety Checks: Conduct mandatory daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections (visual and functional checks) on the assigned vehicle, including fuel, oil, tires, lights, brakes, and safety equipment.
• Maintenance Reporting: Report any mechanical defects, damage, or required maintenance immediately to the Logistics Supervisor or Fleet Manager.
• Documentation: Maintain all necessary trip logs, delivery documentation (DNs, receipts), RTA permits, and vehicle-related records accurately.
• Regulatory Adherence: Ensure 100% compliance with all UAE traffic laws, RTA/DOT regulations, speed limits, and required commercial vehicle licensing and documentation at all times.

3. Site Safety & Logistics Support

• Site Rules: Adhere strictly to all site safety rules, speed limits, and designated traffic management plans while operating vehicles within the active construction zone.
• Loading/Unloading: Assist in the safe loading and unloading of materials, ensuring loads are properly secured, balanced, and covered before transit.
• Cleanliness: Maintain the interior and exterior cleanliness of the assigned vehicle.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• License (Mandatory): Must possess a Valid UAE Heavy-Duty Driving License (Manual) allowing the operation of commercial vehicles, including heavy pickup trucks (3-ton capacity).
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of proven, professional driving experience in the UAE, with previous experience working on large-scale construction sites or within a related industrial logistics environment highly preferred.
• Local Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of UAE road networks, major industrial areas, and current RTA/local police traffic regulations for commercial vehicles.
• Skills: Excellent defensive driving skills and a clear, incident-free driving record. Ability to read and understand basic delivery documentation in English is required.
• Physical Requirement: Physically fit to assist with manual loading/unloading tasks and vehicle maintenance checks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Accommodation, transportation, and medical insurance as per UAE Labour Law and company policy.
• Opportunity to work on iconic and challenging projects with a leading contractor.

Job Type: Full-time