Truck Driver

Job Purpose

• The Truck Driver is responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient transportation of company goods, containers, equipment, and other assigned materials to designated locations.
• The driver is expected to operate company vehicles responsibly, comply with applicable road traffic laws and company policies, maintain the assigned truck in good working condition, and ensure proper communication throughout each trip.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Safely operate company trucks and assigned vehicles in accordance with applicable road traffic laws and company safety standards.
• Transport containers, goods, equipment, and other assigned materials to designated locations safely and within the required timelines.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck before and after each journey.
• Ensure the vehicle is in good operating condition and promptly report any mechanical fault, damage, or safety concern to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain accurate records of trips, mileage, fuel consumption, delivery details, and other required vehicle documentation.
• Ensure that all necessary vehicle and trip documents are available and valid before commencing a journey.
• Confirm that cargo/container is properly secured before departure and remains secure throughout the journey.
• Follow approved routes and instructions provided by the Operations Department or Line Manager.
• Maintain regular communication with the Operations Team/Line Manager during assigned trips, particularly in the event of delays, breakdowns, accidents, traffic restrictions, or other unexpected circumstances.
• Immediately report any accident, incident, traffic violation, vehicle breakdown, cargo issue, or other operational challenge.
• Observe all applicable road safety regulations and practice defensive driving at all times.
• Exercise caution when driving in difficult weather, traffic, road, and loading/unloading conditions.
• Ensure the truck is kept clean and reasonably maintained at all times.
• Refuel the vehicle as authorised and maintain proper records of fuel usage.
• Ensure that company property, cargo, and equipment entrusted to the driver are handled responsibly and securely.
• Assist with loading and unloading activities where required and where it is safe to do so.
• Ensure that no unauthorised person operates or uses the assigned vehicle.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, instructions, health and safety requirements, and operational guidelines.
• Maintain professional conduct when dealing with customers, terminals, government agencies, road officials, vendors, and members of the public.
• Do not operate the vehicle under the influence of alcohol, illegal substances, or any medication that may impair driving ability.
• Ensure the vehicle is parked safely and securely when not in use.
• Perform any other reasonable duties related to haulage and transportation as assigned by the Line Manager or Operations Management.

Communication and Reporting Responsibilities:

• The Truck Driver is required to maintain effective communication with the Operations Department and Line Manager throughout assigned trips.

The driver must:

• Confirm receipt of trip assignments and instructions.
• Provide timely updates on trip progress when required.
• Immediately communicate any delay, breakdown, accident, route obstruction, security concern, cargo issue, or other operational challenge.
• Remain reachable during working hours and assigned trips unless otherwise authorised.
• Obtain appropriate approval before deviating from assigned routes or instructions, except where immediate action is required for safety.
• Submit required trip and vehicle reports upon completion of assignments.

Vehicle and Safety Responsibilities:

• Complete daily vehicle inspection/checklists before commencing work.
• Report vehicle defects immediately and do not knowingly operate an unsafe vehicle.
• Ensure tyres, brakes, lights, mirrors, indicators, horn, safety equipment, and other critical components are in satisfactory condition.
• Observe speed limits and other applicable traffic regulations.
• Use seat belts at all times.
• Follow safe parking, reversing, loading, unloading, and coupling/uncoupling procedures.
• Take reasonable measures to protect company vehicles, cargo, and other road users.
• Participate in required safety training and toolbox meetings.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
The successful candidate must:

• Possess a valid Class G Driver’s Licence.
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ relevant driving experience, preferably with experience in truck/haulage operations.
• Be 20 years of age or above.
• Be medically and physically fit to perform the duties of a commercial truck driver.
• Demonstrate good knowledge of road safety regulations and defensive driving practices.
• Be willing to comply with the company’s policies, procedures.

Renumeration
N130,000 Monthly, Trip Allowance, HMO.

Application Closing Date
20th October, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: using job title as the subject of the mail.

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