Truck Driver at Graceco Limited

Location: Alagbado, Lagos

Core Responsibilities

• Transport finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
• Plan routes and meet delivery schedules
• Document and log work/rest periods and kilometers spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
• Collect and verify delivery instructions
• Report defects, accidents or violations

Qualifications and Experience

• Applicant must have at least 5 years driving experience
• Applicant must have hands on experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS, AVL units, CB etc)
• Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly
• Applicant should be able to drive 10-15tons 6tyres; 10Tyres truck
• Applicant should be willing to travel 5-7 times in a month
• Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
• No recent moving or driving violations
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc)
• Valid driver’s license
• Applicant must have minimum of O'Level Certificate
• Applicant must have good knowledge of Nigerian Roads (Eastern Part of Nigeria and Northern Part of Nigeria)

Skills
You will need to show:

• Readiness to learn new skills and technology.
• The ability to work cooperatively and liaise with people at all levels.
• Good diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to respond positively when under pressure.
• The ability to negotiate with, and persuade others
• The ability to lead and motivate others
• People management skills, high level of initiative and self-management skill.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Working hours
Working time is normally between 7:30am-5pm Mondays to Fridays and 8:30am to 3pm on Saturdays.