Petroleum Tanker Driver

Makwande Supply and Distribution (Pty) Ltd

Job Title: Petroleum Tanker Driver Department: Operations Reports to: Assistant Contract Manager Location: Durban IVT Salary: As per NBCRFLI collective agreement Key Purpose: The Operator is responsible for the transportation of Dangerous Goods. Key Areas of Responsibility: · To collect and deliver customer’s product in a safe and responsible manner. · To liaise with operations manager daily regarding the collection and delivery of customers products · To carry out daily vehicle checks and to report defects immediately. · Report delays to Controller timeously · Report accidents, incidents or near misses immediately · Ensure that all paperwork is completed correctly, signed, and returned to the office on completion of each trip. · Responsible for the load from loading until off-loading · Drives in a responsible and safe manner. · Adheres to customer and company safety regulations. · Adheres to all legal requirements. · Is responsible for his own safety. · Looks after all safety equipment and vehicle equipment issued and ensures damaged equipment is reported as soon as possible. · Responsible for his own safety and health according to the OHS Act and ensures that other staff members and visitors act responsibly while on the company’s premises. · Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures. · Ensure compliance to HSEQ. · Move and shunt vehicles for COF and or repairs as and when required. Qualifications / Requirements: · Be in possession of a valid code 14 (DGP) and Public Drivers Permit · Minimum 5 years driving experience of which 3 years must be in fuel industry. · Must be in possession of dangerous goods certificate issued by an accredited institution. · Be willing to be trained in the company’s Fleet Management System · Knowledge of hazmat · Comply with medical requirements. · Age 35-50 years · Clear Criminal record Competencies / Behavior / Skills: · Observation Skills · Problem Solving · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills · Manage Stress Attitude · Willing to work irregular hours and be away from home. · Customer orientated. · Service orientated. · Team orientated. · Honesty and integrity Job Type: Full-time Application Question(s): Are you in possession of a dangerous good certificate??Are you between the age of 35 - 50?Do you have a minimum of 3 years fuel distribution experience? Experience: Continuous Driving: 5 years (Required)Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (Required)Work Location: In person

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Petroleum Tanker Driver

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Job Title: Petroleum Tanker Driver

Department: Operations

Reports to: Assistant Contract Manager

Location: Durban IVT

Salary: As per NBCRFLI collective agreement

Key Purpose:

The Operator is responsible for the transportation of Dangerous Goods.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

· To collect and deliver customer’s product in a safe and responsible manner.

· To liaise with operations manager daily regarding the collection and delivery of customers products

· To carry out daily vehicle checks and to report defects immediately.

· Report delays to Controller timeously

· Report accidents, incidents or near misses immediately

· Ensure that all paperwork is completed correctly, signed, and returned to the office on completion of each trip.

· Responsible for the load from loading until off-loading

· Drives in a responsible and safe manner.

· Adheres to customer and company safety regulations.

· Adheres to all legal requirements.

· Is responsible for his own safety.

· Looks after all safety equipment and vehicle equipment issued and ensures damaged equipment is reported as soon as possible.

· Responsible for his own safety and health according to the OHS Act and ensures that other staff members and visitors act responsibly while on the company’s premises.

· Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures.

· Ensure compliance to HSEQ.

· Move and shunt vehicles for COF and or repairs as and when required.

Qualifications / Requirements:

· Be in possession of a valid code 14 (DGP) and Public Drivers Permit

· Minimum 5 years driving experience of which 3 years must be in fuel industry.

· Must be in possession of dangerous goods certificate issued by an accredited institution.

· Be willing to be trained in the company’s Fleet Management System

· Knowledge of hazmat

· Comply with medical requirements.

· Age 35-50 years

· Clear Criminal record

Competencies / Behavior / Skills:

· Observation Skills

· Problem Solving

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Manage Stress

Attitude

· Willing to work irregular hours and be away from home.

· Customer orientated.

· Service orientated.

· Team orientated.

· Honesty and integrity

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

Are you in possession of a dangerous good certificate??Are you between the age of 35 - 50?Do you have a minimum of 3 years fuel distribution experience? Experience:

Continuous Driving: 5 years (Required)Location:

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (Required)Work Location: In person

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