Driver, Trailer
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Requirements
- Minimum Secondary School / High School education preferred.
- Valid UAE Heavy Vehicle / Trailer Driving Licence is mandatory.
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience as a Trailer / Heavy Vehicle Driver; UAE experience preferred.
- Experience operating flatbed, low-bed, container, or heavy equipment trailers is an advantage.
- Experience transporting heavy machinery, construction materials, containers, or project cargo is preferred.
- Experience in the UAE/GCC transportation or construction industry is an advantage.
- Familiarity with UAE roads, industrial areas, ports, and major project locations.
- Clean and responsible driving record.
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- Safely operate heavy-duty trailer trucks, tractor heads, flatbed trailers, low-bed trailers, container trailers, or other assigned trailer configurations.
- Transport equipment, machinery, materials, containers, and other cargo to and from project sites, warehouses, ports, and customer locations.
- Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Check tyres, brakes, lights, coupling systems, fluids, safety equipment, and other critical components before starting each journey.
- Ensure cargo is properly loaded, positioned, balanced, secured, and protected before transportation.
- Follow approved loading, unloading, lashing, and cargo-securing procedures.
- Verify delivery documents, permits, trip sheets, gate passes, and other required transportation documents.
- Follow assigned routes, delivery schedules, and instructions from the Transport/Fleet Supervisor.
- Maintain good knowledge of UAE roads, highways, industrial areas, ports, and major project locations.
- Comply with UAE traffic laws, speed limits, vehicle restrictions, and company driving procedures.
- Strictly follow company HSE policies, defensive driving requirements, and site safety procedures.
- Immediately report accidents, breakdowns, vehicle defects, cargo damage, delays, or other incidents to the supervisor.
- Maintain the assigned vehicle in a clean, safe, and roadworthy condition.
- Maintain accurate trip records, mileage, fuel consumption, delivery records, and vehicle inspection reports.
- Coordinate with dispatchers, logistics personnel, site supervisors, clients, and loading/unloading teams.
- Assist with safe positioning of the trailer during loading and unloading operations.
- Ensure all vehicle documents, including registration, insurance, permits, and inspection certificates, are valid before operating the vehicle.
- Perform basic vehicle checks and report maintenance requirements promptly.
- Observe company rules regarding working hours, rest periods, parking, and vehicle security.
- Perform other transportation-related duties assigned by the supervisor.
- Minimum Secondary School / High School education preferred.
- Valid UAE Heavy Vehicle / Trailer Driving Licence is mandatory.
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience as a Trailer / Heavy Vehicle Driver; UAE experience preferred.
- Experience operating flatbed, low-bed, container, or heavy equipment trailers is an advantage.
- Experience transporting heavy machinery, construction materials, containers, or project cargo is preferred.
- Experience in the UAE/GCC transportation or construction industry is an advantage.
- Familiarity with UAE roads, industrial areas, ports, and major project locations.
- Clean and responsible driving record. Personal Attributes:
- Strong willingness to learn and adapt to a dynamic project environment.
- Attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety.
- Effective communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
- Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
- Willingness to work on-site at various ADNOC project locations in Abu Dhabi.
- Flexibility to work in shifts and extended hours as project demands require. Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.
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