Driver

JOB DUTIES · Responsible for handling materials, including loading them in accordance with established safety protocols, taking into consideration the weight and tonnage of vehicle · Follow all safety precautions in the operation of his vehicle. · Ensure that all traffic regulations are complied with. · Wear the necessary safety gear when loading and offloading trucks, and while on construction site and also ensure that the assigned porter complies with these safety operations. · Deliver all goods promptly and ensure that all relevant documents are signed upon delivery of goods. · The driver becomes the supervisor when the truck is on the road, he is in command and is solely responsible for his attendant/porter, and must ensure that the attendant carries out his duties in an efficient and professional manner. · Comply with the daily check list, and ensure that the vehicles are clean and in good mechanical order before leaving the yard at mornings. · Immediately report any accidents or difficulties they might be encountering while on the road. Work Environment · While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach climb and move about the entire facility. · Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional warehouse & Lumber Yard environment. · Work outdoors most of the time while loading and unloading trucks · Must be able to life and move loads of varying weights · Frequent exposure to Lumber Yard elements such as noise, dust, fumes, odors. · Safety glasses or ventilation mask may be required while performing a specific task. Requirements · Must possess the license required to operate and drive the assigned vehicle. · Must have at least one year experience in driving that type of vehicle. · Must be polite and provide customers with good customer service when making deliveries. · All drivers must be knowledgeable about products and must be able to read and understand documents given to them. · Driver should have full knowledge and operation of his vehicle, including basic mechanics of his vehicle.