Professional Truck Driver

Professional Truck Driver

Development Africa is a humanitarian international non-governmental organization working across Nigeria to foster sustainable development in various sectors, with a primary focus on healthcare and education.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Professional Truck Driver

Location: Nigeria

Key Responsibilities

Transportation and Delivery:

• Safely operate assigned trucks for the transportation of programme materials, medical supplies, equipment, furniture, relief items, and other organizational goods.
• Transport staff where authorized and approved by Management.
• Ensure deliveries are completed accurately, safely, and within scheduled timelines.
• Load and unload goods safely, ensuring proper handling to prevent damage.
• Verify delivery items against waybills, delivery notes, and other transport documentation.
• Obtain signatures and proof of delivery from receiving personnel where required.
• Plan travel routes to ensure efficiency and minimize delays.

Vehicle Maintenance:

• Conduct daily vehicle inspections before and after each trip.
• Check engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, tyres, lights, battery, fuel level, and general vehicle condition.
• Maintain cleanliness of both the interior and exterior of the assigned truck.
• Promptly report mechanical faults, accidents, or defects.
• Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed.
• Monitor service due dates and notify the Logistics team accordingly.

Safety and Compliance:

• Drive in accordance with Nigerian traffic laws and organizational road safety policies.
• Ensure seat belt compliance for all occupants.
• Observe speed limits and defensive driving practices.
• Never operate the vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication that impairs driving.
• Ensure the truck carries all required safety equipment, including:
• Fire extinguisher
• First aid kit
• Reflective triangles
• Spare tyre
• Wheel spanner
• Jack
• Report all accidents or incidents immediately in line with organizational procedures.

Documentation:

• Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks.
• Record daily mileage, fuel purchases, maintenance activities, and trip details.
• Submit completed logbooks and fuel records as required.
• Keep vehicle documents valid and available, including:
• Driver's Licence
• Vehicle Licence
• Insurance
• Road Worthiness Certificate
• Vehicle Inspection Certificate

Travel Responsibilities:

• Undertake regular travel within Lagos State and to other states across Nigeria.
• Be available for extended trips requiring overnight stays when necessary.
• Ensure proper planning before long-distance journeys.
• Coordinate with Logistics regarding travel schedules and delivery plans.
• Observe all security guidance provided by the organization before and during travel.

Asset Protection:

• Ensure goods are secured properly before departure.
• Prevent theft, loss, or damage to organizational property during transportation.
• Never leave loaded vehicles unattended unless authorized or properly secured.

Communication:

• Maintain regular communication with the Logistics team throughout assigned trips.
• Provide updates on travel progress, delays, breakdowns, or emergencies.
• Escalate operational challenges promptly.

Other Duties:

• Support warehouse loading and unloading activities when required.
• Assist with office logistics during periods of low transport activity.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the Logistics Manager consistent with the role.