Trailer Truck Driver at Inner Galaxy Steel Company Limited

Inner Galaxy Steel company is one of the leading steel manufacturing company in the whole of West Africa. We are a weste-to wealth Company, a staff-friendly company.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Trailer Truck Driver

Location: Aba, Abia
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Descrition

• We are looking for a dedicated trailer truck driver to transport freight across the country's road networks.
• Your duties will include careful planning of the routes, ensuring the safe and timeous delivery of our freight, and maintaining a log book with trip details.
• You are also required to perform minor maintenance work on the truck and trailer.
• To be successful as a trailer truck driver, you should exhibit extensive experience in driving trucks across long distances and the ability to remain alert over extended periods.
• Ultimately, an outstanding tractor-trailer truck driver is dedicated to delivering freight on time and in the same condition that it was received in.

Responsibilities

• Safely delivering freight at various locations, including over long distances.
• Planning the most efficient routes and delivering freight on time.
• Performing truck and trailer inspections before departure to ensure good running order.
• Inventorizing loads and documenting the condition of the freight before departure.
• Assisting in the loading and unloading of freight, and obtaining the client's signature on delivery.
• Securing the freight in place before departure and monitoring its safe distribution throughout the trip.
• Performing service checks on tire pressure, oil, and fluid levels, as well as minor repairs, when required.
• Logging the hours driven, rest stop durations, distances covered, as well as all fuel, repair, and toll expenses.
• Reporting any delays due to road conditions, accidents, or breakdowns to management.
• Adhering to federal and state trucking rules and regulations, including mandatory rest periods, weight restrictions, and weight adjustments.

Requirements

• Secondary School Certificate or First School Leaving Certificate.
• Minimum of 1 year work experience.
• Applicable Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Certificate of Completion of a professional truck driving course preferred(if there is any).
• Extensive experience as a tractor-trailer truck driver.
• An incident-free driving record, as well as solid knowledge of truck and trailer maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of route planning, using both road maps and GPS devices.
• The ability to work long, irregular hours, and to remain alert and focused throughout.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Sound knowledge of federal and state laws that regulate the road freight transport industry.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2022.