Tanker Driver - Omnia

Overview

Safely transport and handle hazardous materials within South Africa and neighbouring countries.

Duties

Vehicle Load and Safety

• Conducting the prescribed pre-use inspections and completing the checklist.
• Inspect the truck and trailer before each trip to ensure roadworthiness, including checking brakes, tires, lights, and other safety features.
• Proper load-securing techniques to prevent shifting or spills during transportation.
• Compliance with weight restrictions and axle load limits as specified by legislation.

Documentation and Compliance

• Accurate completion of consignment notes, waybills and other required documentation for transporting dangerous goods.
• Compliance with reporting procedures for incidents, accidents or spills during loading transit and offloading.
• Adherence to specific placarding and labelling requirements for different classes of hazardous materials.
• Ensure that the necessary permits are available before loading.
• In the case of cross border, ensure that the Cross Border permit and documentation are available and valid.
• Ensure that the truck file and documents are up to date.
• Truck and trailer service and maintenance schedules are adhered to.
• Ensure that the “DOCUMENTS” in the designated space are valid.

Emergency Response and Safety

• Knowledge of emergency response procedures for a spill, leak or accident involving dangerous goods.
• Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety gear.
• Awareness of emergency contact numbers and communication protocols with relevant authorities and emergency response teams.

Communication and Customer Service

• Effective communication with the dispatcher, customer and other stakeholders regarding delivery schedule delays or any issues related to the transportation of dangerous goods.
• Provision of quality customer service while prioritising safety and compliance

Job Competencies

Hazardous Materials Knowledge

• Familiarity with South African regulations and legislation governing the transportation of dangerous goods, such as the National Road Traffic Act and South African National Standards (SANS)
• Understanding the classification, labelling and placarding of hazardous materials according to international standards

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Code 14 – Driver’s Licence (EC)
• Dangerous goods training certificate, valid for one year
• PrDP category must be DGP or DG (Dangerous Goods and Passengers)

Advantageous Requirements:

• National Certificate in Professional Driving will be an advantage

Experience

• Three years of Truck Driving experience in long-distance transporting Dangerous Goods
• Driver must be older than 25 years