Date Posted:
2019-10-03 02:00:00
Employment Type
Full Time
Website
Location:
Lusaka
Salary:
Negotiable
Phone:
Description:
Job Purpose:
The Safety Truck Driver Trainer, will be responsible for training of Truck Drivers on safety and health matters with an emphasis on defensive driving.
Summary of Key Responsibilities;
- Chair Daily/Weekly and Monthly Tools & Road Safety Meetings and Trainings
- Planning and Coordinate all driving training and test
- Enforce national road safety regulations and standards
- Complete documentation for mileage and cargo.
- Keep track of mileage, fuel, and toll expenses; confirm inventory matches shipping documents
- Work Closely with drivers Route Planning and Mapping
- Train drivers on how to plan routes to meet delivery schedules
- Ensure that all drivers are compliant to the National Road Traffic Rules
- Handle unexpected situations according to specified procedures.
- Reflect on vehicle performance and own operation of thereof
- Refuel vehicle and check/replace oil as needed
- Inspect trucks daily for damage or maintenance problems (tire wear, dents, etc.)
- Report any accidents or vehicle issues encountered while driving.
- Maintain vehicle equipment.
- Improves training effectiveness by developing new approaches and techniques.
- Supervise loading and unloading of cargo off truck; ensure cargo is secured.
- Investigate Accidents and Incidents
Primary Areas of Accountability:
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma in Mechanics, Engineering or Equivalent
- Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License CE
- Must be a minimum of 8 - 10 Years’ previous professional Training experience in the same capacity.
- Must have a clean driving record
- Qualification in Defensive Driving will an added advantage
- Physically fit and able to sit for long time periods
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills required
If you meet the minimum hiring requirements for the above position, please email your CV and Cover letter clearly stating your salary expectations to : jobs@bemconsult.com and Copy-inbemconsult@outlook.com
Note that, all communications will be kept in the strictest of confidence. If you do not receive communication within 14 days of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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