Truck Driver at East African Roofings, Kampala, Uganda

Job Description

Job purpose: 

Responsible for transporting, and handling goods/deliveries to customers in a safe and timely manner.

Specific Tasks:

• Deliver goods intact to customers on time.
• Supervise and participate in loading and offloading of materials/goods and follow-up on the relevant paperwork.
• Confirm and record material deliveries to customers.
• Refuel and keep the car clean
• Follow traffic laws, and ensure the company car is parked in valid parking spaces to avoid towing.
• Inspect vehicle and record issues.
• Follow accident procedures and report any road incidents to the fleet coordinator.
• Report mechanical problems and overdue routine service to the fleet coordinator.
• Plan routes to avoid traffic congestion.
• Maintain a positive attitude with workmates and customers.
• Report expired driver’s license and vehicle insurance to the fleet coordinator.
• Keep an activity log and fuel refuels in the vehicle logbook
• Fulfill administrative needs like office pickups, manager drop-offs, etc.
• Collect cheques on behalf of the sales team when requested.
• Obtain customer signatures when needed

Minimum Requirements:

• Certificate in Motor vehicle mechanics or related field
• Minimum 5 years driving experience as a truck driver from a reputable company.
• Must have a valid national driving permit with minimum class C
• Experience in trailer driving is an added advantage
• Knowledge of current traffic rules and regulations, physical ability to drive for long hours and long distances,
• ability to communicate competently and understand instructions in English and common local language/s, flexibility to work outside normal working hours