Truck Driver at CapitalSage Technology Limited

Core Duties

• Ensure timely conveyance of company materials securely to and from places as instructed by supervisor
• Ensure that vehicles are kept clean at all times to meet required food safety standards
• Transport Company’s products over land to and from manufacturing plants, branches and other specified areas.
• Inspect the trailer before and after the trip, and record any defects found.
• Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Ensure that any cargo transported is fully secured to the trailer, using blocks, chains, covers, or ropes.
• Ensure that transportation meets safety compliance and regulations.
• Drive for long periods, carrying out long-distance deliveries, adjusting to driving conditions appropriately and safely.
• Monitor loading and unloading of goods, prepare delivery papers, and keep records of daily tasks
• Submit forms, obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods.
• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
• Determine vehicle routes according to traffic patterns
• Perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, tire chains, or spark plugs and other basic trailer maintenance.
• Carry out routine checks on vehicles and ensure they are in good working condition.
• Perform periodic maintenance on vehicles, such as changing batteries and motor oil at appropriate time, and as re-fuelling the car(s)
• Keep up a travel log to record areas travelled to, travel time, and work hours
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to the vehicles.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of applicable heavy duty truck driving rules and regulations
• Hands on experience with troubleshooting and ability to drive long distances and travel regularly
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc...)
• Having a valid professional driver’s license and good driving record with no traffic violations.

Benefits

• Pension: Pursuant to the 2014 Pension Reform (Amendment) Act, CapitalSage Technology Limited will contribute to an appropriate retirement vehicle (PFA) the value of 10% of your annual basic salary, housing and transport allowances while you will contribute 8%.
• Employee Compensation Act: In line with the Employee Compensation Act you will be enrolled with the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) which covers injuries or disability during the course of employment.
• Medical: As an employee of the company you will be enrolled in healthcare insurance scheme.
• Leave: You are entitled to 24 working days leave per annum. Effective from the first anniversary of your start date.
• 13th Month: This is an incentive pay you will receive that is equal to your monthly basic pay.
• National Housing Fund: The statutory National Housing Fund (NHF) Contribution, which is 2.5% of your basic salary will be deducted monthly and remitted to the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN).
• Variable Allowance: On achievement of your agreed target as negotiated with your Line Manager, you will be entitled to an annual variable pay.
• Trip Allowance