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.
• Manoeuvre 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).