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Ref: RP245-392
Job description / Role
Job summary
- To transport and deliver petroleum products to customers by applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and roads in the area.
- The truck driver will be responsible for driving to and from designated locations, verifying loads to shipping paper, maintaining record of duty status according to state and federal regulations and performing pre-trip and post trip inspections.
Job responsibilities
- Inspect truck for defects and safe operating condition before, During and after trips and submit a written report on the Condition of the truck at the end of each trip or tour of duty.
- Check shipping papers to determine the nature of load and Verify for accuracy.
- Install and remove tire chains as required by weather Conditions.
- Drive truck to and from designated destinations of up to 11 hours with and maximum of 14 hours total as dot rules allow.
- Apply knowledge of commercial driving and skills in
- Maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations,
- Such as heavy traffic, inclement weather. Must be able to
- Operate equipment in all types of weather and conditions. This includes going forward and backing up long distances, around corners, and in and around very tight areas.
- Requires drivers to be able to bend, stoop, kneel, pull, push and lift all types of hoses, equipment and tools required to do the job weighing up to fifty pounds or more. Also, drivers must be able to climb ladders to check holding tanks on equipment.
- Package drivers must be able to lift and carry up to seventy five Pounds.
- Report all accidents and incidents involving drivers or Company equipment.
- Report highway safety hazards noted in route.
- Promptly report any delays due to breakdowns, weather Or traffic conditions or other emergencies, or in the event of irregularities relating to pickup or delivery of Cargo.
- Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations including driver’s record of duty status, mileage records, and other records required by law.
- Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state and local regulations for the safe operations of a Commercial motor vehicle.
Requirements
Candidate requirements
- Age: 25 – 50 Years
- Nationality: Male
- Education: High school or equivalent
- Experience: 1-2 years of UAE experience.
- Experience Level: Minimum 2 – 5 years
- Communication Skills: Fluent in English, speak, read and write
- Computer Skills: N/A
- Driver’s License: A MUST
About the Company
Dragon Recruiting is a leading international staffing and recruitment company, head-quartered in London, with further offices all over the globe. Our clients range from numerous well known UK and international businesses. We also represent a wide range of less well known clients - helping them to find staff for their businesses around the world.
As an international recruitment agency, our clients benefit from a vast network of human resource specialists who attract, cultivate and connect organisations to talent in both global and local markets. Our unrivalled
scope of services and global reach allow us to share candidates and roles across borders. With greater coverage and tools, we can ensure our clients and candidates all get the best outcome for their recruitment needs.
With experience of over 3 decades we are recruiting more than 10,000 workers annually to and from the UK, USA and the Middle East and several other Asian countries. We specialize in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.