Vacancy: Truck Drivers

Job Description

Agromite Ltd is looking for experienced Truck Drivers in its Tumu office to serve our logistics department in a safe and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate truck


• Transport grains and inputs over land to and from the farm gates, community warehouses Agromite’s warehouse and our suppliers.


• Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance


• Plan routes and meet delivery schedules


• Document and log work/rest periods and kilometers spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts


• Input “macros” into our automated system for each stage of the loading and unloading process


• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures


• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions


• Pick up goods and materials, verify loads for accuracy and deliver them as instructed


• Report defects, accidents or violations

Required Skills or Experience

• Proven 5 years’ work experience as a Truck Driver


• Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly


• Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations


• No recent moving or driving violations


• No DUI/DWI convictions in the past 5 years


• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc)


• Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment recommendations


• Clean driving record


• Listening and verbal communication skills


• Dependability and willingness to learn


• Trucking school diploma/High School Diploma


• Valid truck driving license- Class C