Reach Truck Driver - Maersk

We are looking for a Truck Driver to join our team in Joannesburg. This person will operates trucks & tractors for moving containers between vessels and yard operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operates trucks & tractors for the purpose of moving containers between vessels and yard operations
• Conducts operations in a safe manner to ensure all work procedures and safety codes are followed, to prevent injury to all personnel and damage to equipment.
• Carry out all routine pre and post inspection on equipment for operational conditions and ensure any defects are reported immediately
• Report immediately any safety hazards during operations and if necessary stop until such are rectified
• Report immediately any damage sustained during operations by equipment
• Report immediately any equipment malfunction and assist maintenance when necessary
• Maintain continuous operation by using “hot seat” changeover at shift changeover times and for operator rest break changeover
• Maintain the driver's cabin & other spaces in a clean and tidy condition at all times
• Follow work queue instructions & adhere to speed limits & traffic flow regulations
• Ensure equipment has sufficient fuel at all times and adhere to the refuelling schedule
• The key impact of this incumbent is the execution of day-to-day operational activities

We are looking for

• Requires at least two years of heavy vehicle driving or similar work experience in a commercial environment
• Must have a complete understanding of operating heavy vehicles
• Must have some understanding of container terminal operations, including yard movements and other yard-handling equipment
• Must have a heavy vehicle drivers license. Forklift operators license will also be helpful
• Understands safety regulations, safe working procedures and safe materials handling procedures and follows safety and work instructions
• Understands and observes safety requirements for driving heavy vehicles within a disciplined environment