Trailer Driver

Job Description

Key Roles & Responsibilities
• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical safety and emergency equipment is in good working order
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources verifying instruction and routes.
• Report vehicle defects accidents, traffic violations or damage to the vehicles.
• Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
• Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and to comply with state regulation
• Obtain customer’s acknowledgement/signature on trip ticket upon delivering consignment.
• Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.
• Communicate and exchange necessary information with operations office, supervisor or other drivers.
• Perform basis vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs
• Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.
• Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
• Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.
• Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
• Follow special cargo-related procedures.
• Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary.
• Wrap goods using pads, packing paper, and containers, and secure loads to trailer walls, using straps.
• Climb ladders to inspect loads, ensuring that cargo is secure. Remove debris from loaded trailers.
• Give directions to laborers who are packing goods and moving them onto trailers.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, tire chains, or spark plugs.
• Collaborate with other drivers as part of a driving team on some trips.
• Place empty carts and pallets in trailers so they will be available to facilitate placement and movement of goods.
• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
• Follow specified systems, processes and procedures, implemented in the workplace, to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and other requirements/standards
• Work safely at all times, protecting the health and safety of everyone in the workplace

Education & Professional Qualification:
Secondary School Education
Valid Qatar Heavy and Light Drivers’ License
Defensive Driving Certificate
Dangerous Goods Transportation Certificate
Professional Experience:
5 years of experience driving Heavy vehicles 
Geographic Experience:
Familiar with the routes & roads in Qatar
Computer Skills:
N.A.
Language Skills:
Able to communicate in English (Fair)
Market/Industry/Functional Knowledge:
Knowledge on Oil & Gas Industries (Port/Yard/ Operations)