Background

The Operator will be responsible for driving Company vehicles to transport authorized personnel and freight to and/or from various locations as well as operate trucks and off-highway equipment to transport high-value consignments and perform earthmoving operations in a timely, safe and courteous manner. The job holder will report to the Supervisor – Transport.

Key Accountabilities

• Receive instructions from immediate supervisor to establish details of tasks (vehicles, materials and personnel).
• Inspect safety devices, controls, fluid and lubricant levels and hydraulic lines as well as other essential indicators to ensure that the vehicle or equipment is roadworthy before driving it.
• Complete internal transactional documentation including vehicle pre-journey checklist and logbooks and related forms by inserting the relevant information quantitative/ qualitative and/or details of activities.
• Drive assigned Company vehicle to transport authorized personnel and freight (consignments, material and equipment) to and/or from various locations timely, safely and in a courteous manner.
• Drive a range of vehicles such as managerial vehicles, buses, vans and trucks for which the jobholder is duly licensed for in line with the Company’s multi-skilling approach.
• Strictly follow delivery or pick-up instructions as directed by the supervisor other relevant official.
• Drive and maneuver heavy and/or off-highway equipment vehicles such tipper Truck, flat truck, low loader, bulldozer and mobile crane in line the company’s multi-skilling policy.
• Operate heavy and/or off-highway equipment by engaging the controls thereof to operate mechanisms in order to facilitate such specific sequences loading, off-loading/tipping and earth moving operations.
• Perform loading operations and ensure the safe of freight In transit.
• Promptly report to the Supervisor-Transport or any other designated official any delays due to weather or traffic conditions or other emergencies in the event of any irregularities relating to pick-up or delivery.
• Identify and report vehicle defects and accidents to the supervisor for further action.
• Deliver defective vehicle to the Automotive Garage for repair.
• Strictly adhere to all road and road traffic legislation and regulations and applicable Company Transport policy, procedures and cardinal rules.
• Deliver to and collect from the Post Office and/or retained courier service providers, as the case maybe, mail and other deliveries or collections.
• Maintain an efficient internal mail service by collecting and delivering mail and packages to secretaries and other departmental officials.
• Contributes to budgetary control by ensuring that spend on departmental activities is within the prescribed budget and supports all opportunities for improved cost management.
• Demonstrates consistent behavior in line with the Company’s HSE and risk management policies and standards.
• Carries out all work tasks and assignments In strict compliance with applicable HSE policies and standards by participating in HSE meetings and by completing risk assessments and HSE incident reports.
• Demonstrates behavior in line with CEC values, standards and expectations of a professional workplace.
• Participates as an effective team member in working collaboratively with leaders peers and relevant others to achieve business objectives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Valid SADC Class CE Driver’s License.
• Accredited as an Affiliate Member of the Zambia Institute of Logistics and transport (ZILT).
• At least 3 years of professional full-time chauffeur or driving experience and overall accident-free driving record for 5 years.
• Thorough knowledge of Zambian road traffic legislation, regulations and cardinal rules and familiarity with driving conditions and restrictions.
• Sound knowledge of road networks in the major cities and towns of Zambia and thoroughly acquainted with the layout of Kitwe and other Copperbelt owns.
• Proven ability to read road maps and road signs effectively and plan routes of unfamiliar destinations.
• Demonstrable knowledge of basic automotive inspection and maintenance procedures and working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems. proven ability to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Physical stamina to sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate or continuous period of up to eight (8) hours.
• Well-disposed to short notice in the assignment of trips, tight delivery schedules and driving all kinds of weather.

• Receive instructions from immediate supervisor to establish details of tasks (vehicles, materials and personnel).
• Inspect safety devices, controls, fluid and lubricant levels and hydraulic lines as well as other essential indicators to ensure that the vehicle or equipment is roadworthy before driving it.
• Complete internal transactional documentation including vehicle pre-journey checklist and logbooks and related forms by inserting the relevant information quantitative/ qualitative and/or details of activities.
• Drive assigned Company vehicle to transport authorized personnel and freight (consignments, material and equipment) to and/or from various locations timely, safely and in a courteous manner.
• Drive a range of vehicles such as managerial vehicles, buses, vans and trucks for which the jobholder is duly licensed for in line with the Company’s multi-skilling approach.
• Strictly follow delivery or pick-up instructions as directed by the supervisor other relevant official.
• Drive and maneuver heavy and/or off-highway equipment vehicles such tipper Truck, flat truck, low loader, bulldozer and mobile crane in line the company’s multi-skilling policy.
• Operate heavy and/or off-highway equipment by engaging the controls thereof to operate mechanisms in order to facilitate such specific sequences loading, off-loading/tipping and earth moving operations.
• Perform loading operations and ensure the safe of freight In transit.
• Promptly report to the Supervisor-Transport or any other designated official any delays due to weather or traffic conditions or other emergencies in the event of any irregularities relating to pick-up or delivery.
• Identify and report vehicle defects and accidents to the supervisor for further action.
• Deliver defective vehicle to the Automotive Garage for repair.
• Strictly adhere to all road and road traffic legislation and regulations and applicable Company Transport policy, procedures and cardinal rules.
• Deliver to and collect from the Post Office and/or retained courier service providers, as the case maybe, mail and other deliveries or collections.
• Maintain an efficient internal mail service by collecting and delivering mail and packages to secretaries and other departmental officials.
• Contributes to budgetary control by ensuring that spend on departmental activities is within the prescribed budget and supports all opportunities for improved cost management.
• Demonstrates consistent behavior in line with the Company’s HSE and risk management policies and standards.
• Carries out all work tasks and assignments In strict compliance with applicable HSE policies and standards by participating in HSE meetings and by completing risk assessments and HSE incident reports.
• Demonstrates behavior in line with CEC values, standards and expectations of a professional workplace.
• Participates as an effective team member in working collaboratively with leaders peers and relevant others to achieve business objectives.

• Thorough knowledge of Zambian road traffic legislation, regulations and cardinal rules
• Familiarity with driving conditions and restrictions
• Sound knowledge of road networks in the major cities and towns of Zambia
• Proven ability to read road maps and road signs effectively
• Ability to plan routes of unfamiliar destinations
• Demonstrable knowledge of basic automotive inspection and maintenance procedures
• Working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems
• Ability to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles
• Physical stamina to sit and remain alert while driving for extended periods
• Ability to work with short notice assignments and tight delivery schedules
• Ability to drive in all kinds of weather conditions

• Grade 12 School Certificate
• Valid SADC Class CE Driver's License
• Accredited as an Affiliate Member of the Zambia Institute of Logistics and transport (ZILT)