Heavy Driver

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Drive HIAB trucks or flatbeds to deliver and collect materials, equipment, and machinery on schedule.
• Operate the HIAB crane to load, unload, and position cargo safely and accurately.
• Inspect the vehicle and crane daily, including hydraulics, outriggers, slings, tyres, brakes, lights, and fluids.
• Secure loads using suitable lashing, slings, and rigging equipment; coordinate with riggers and banksmen and follow load charts and safe working load limits.
• Follow UAE traffic laws, RTA regulations, and company and client HSE procedures.
• Complete trip logs, delivery notes, proof of delivery documents, and incident reports accurately.
• Report defects, damage, accidents, and near misses immediately.
• Keep the vehicle clean and in good working condition and coordinate maintenance with the workshop.

Essential requirements

• Valid UAE heavy vehicle driving license.
• At least 3–5 years of heavy driving experience, including proven HIAB operation experience.
• Knowledge of load charts, outrigger setup, rigging, and slinging.
• Good knowledge of UAE routes and site locations.
• HSE awareness and ability to work on construction, industrial, and oil and gas sites.
• Ability to read basic delivery documents and communicate in English, Hindi, or Urdu; Arabic is possible but not required.
• Medically fit and willing to work flexible hours, including shifts and weekends when required.

Preferred qualifications

• HIAB/crane operator or rigger/slinger certification is preferred.
• Construction, logistics, or oil and gas project experience in the UAE is preferred.
• A valid site induction or safety pass, such as ADNOC HSE where applicable, is preferred.
• A clean driving record with no major violations is preferred.

Working conditions and location

• Work is in person, outdoors in hot weather, and on active job sites.
• The work is physically demanding and involves manual handling.
• Occasional long-distance or inter-emirate trips are required.

Pay

• Pay is AED 3,000–3,800 per month.