Overview
Inner Galaxy Steel company is one of the leading steel manufacturing company in the whole of West Africa. We are a weste-to wealth Company, a staff-friendly company.
Job Position: Trailer Truck Driver
Job Location: Aba, Abia
Job Description
- We are looking for a dedicated trailer truck driver to transport freight across the country’s road networks.
- Your duties will include careful planning of the routes, ensuring the safe and timeous delivery of our freight, and maintaining a log book with trip details.
- You are also required to perform minor maintenance work on the truck and trailer.
- To be successful as a trailer truck driver, you should exhibit extensive experience in driving trucks across long distances and the ability to remain alert over extended periods.
- Ultimately, an outstanding tractor-trailer truck driver is dedicated to delivering freight on time and in the same condition that it was received in.
Job Responsibilities
- Safely delivering freight at various locations, including over long distances.
- Planning the most efficient routes and delivering freight on time.
- Performing truck and trailer inspections before departure to ensure good running order.
- Inventorising loads and documenting the condition of the freight before departure.
- Assisting in the loading and unloading of freight, and obtaining the client’s signature on delivery.
- Securing the freight in place before departure and monitoring its safe distribution throughout the trip.
- Performing service checks on tire pressure, oil, and fluid levels, as well as minor repairs, when required.
- Logging the hours driven, rest stop durations, distances covered, as well as all fuel, repair, and toll expenses.
- Reporting any delays due to road conditions, accidents, or breakdowns to management.
- Adhering to federal and state trucking rules and regulations, including mandatory rest periods, weight restrictions, and weight adjustments.
Job Requirements
- Secondary School Certificate or First School Leaving Certificate.
- Minimum of 1 year work experience.
- Applicable Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- Certificate of Completion of a professional truck driving course preferred(if there is any).
- Extensive experience as a tractor-trailer truck driver.
- An incident-free driving record, as well as solid knowledge of truck and trailer maintenance.
- Advanced knowledge of route planning, using both road maps and GPS devices.
- The ability to work long, irregular hours, and to remain alert and focused throughout.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Sound knowledge of federal and state laws that regulate the road freight transport industry.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Application Deadline
30th September, 2022.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and other relevant documents to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note: For Enquiries, Contact: 08020541883.
