Heavy Motor Vehicle Driver (rigid) at Unitrans

Job Advert Summary

• An opportunity has arisen for a Driver Heavy Vehicle to drive a vehicle that does not exceed 16 000 kg (rigid or articulated (or not heavier than 750kg)) to transport goods, products or materials to and from specified destinations.

Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Code 10, Valid PrDP – PrDP “D” if required to operate Dangerous Goods
• 3 years’ experience in the same position
• Own reliable transport to and from work
• Medically Fit
• Clear criminal record

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for a trip
• Loading and Offloading
• Operate heavy duty vehicles
• Perform vehicle inspection before and after the trip
• Handle documentation from dispatch to the customer and back to the distribution Centre
• Prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Account for all the goods that are being transported to the customer
• Takes full responsibility for the roadworthiness of the vehicle when leaving the Depot
• All other reasonable instructions from Supervisor – Safe driving record and clean criminal record

Closing Date

• 2025/09/22