Gansu Mechanized Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. is seeking a Trailer Driver.

Responsibilities or duties

• Responsible for daily trailer driving operations, executing short-distance transfers, on-site shunting, and external hauling tasks for goods, heavy equipment, and vehicles based on dispatch instructions.
• Strictly abide by national traffic regulations and company fleet management policies; ensure safe, smooth, and responsible driving, eliminating speeding and traffic violations to secure transit safety.
• Perform routine pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections (including tires, brakes, engine oil, water tank, lights, trailer coupling mechanisms, and hydraulic systems); promptly report any identified faults for immediate maintenance.
• Manage daily vehicle cleanliness, routine upkeep, refueling, and vehicle document safekeeping; assist in timely completion of annual vehicle inspections, maintenance, and insurance renewals.
• Accurately verify information of transferred cargo and equipment; closely cooperate with loading/unloading operations and ensure secure cargo fastening to prevent drops, collisions, or damages during transit.
• Maintain authentic and precise records in driving logs, trip logs, mileage sheets, fuel consumption logs, and transportation ledgers; submit all operational documents and receipts punctually.
• Comply fully with on-site management and job allocations; actively assist with on-site construction requirements, material distribution, emergency towing support, and other temporary assignments.
• Properly safeguard vehicle-mounted tools, spare parts, and company property; handle all equipment with care to minimize operational and maintenance costs.
• Complete any other transportation-related or logistical support tasks assigned by management.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Must possess a valid Zambian Class C or Class D Driver’s License.
• Strong understanding of vehicle mechanics, routine maintenance, and safe hauling practices.
• Excellent sense of responsibility, strict commitment to safety regulations, and a clean driving record.
• Good coordination skills, disciplined compliance with workplace dispatch, and ability to handle flexible field tasks.

Experience needed

Proven experience as a professional trailer or heavy-duty truck driver (experience in construction logistics or heavy machinery transport is highly preferred).

The company provides a competitive and structured remuneration package detailed below:

Salary Component

Basic Salary: K95.00 / day (Calculated at 26 Days) = K2,470.00

Housing Allowance: Standard Monthly Allowance = K741.00

Transport Allowance: Standard Monthly Allowance = K200.00

Total Base Net Payable: Sum of Base + Allowances = K3,411.00

Special Incentives: Fleet Leader Subsidy: K500.00 | Performance Bonus: Up to K800.00

• Responsible for daily trailer driving operations, executing short-distance transfers, on-site shunting, and external hauling tasks for goods, heavy equipment, and vehicles based on dispatch instructions.
• Strictly abide by national traffic regulations and company fleet management policies; ensure safe, smooth, and responsible driving, eliminating speeding and traffic violations to secure transit safety.
• Perform routine pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections (including tires, brakes, engine oil, water tank, lights, trailer coupling mechanisms, and hydraulic systems); promptly report any identified faults for immediate maintenance.
• Manage daily vehicle cleanliness, routine upkeep, refueling, and vehicle document safekeeping; assist in timely completion of annual vehicle inspections, maintenance, and insurance renewals.
• Accurately verify information of transferred cargo and equipment; closely cooperate with loading/unloading operations and ensure secure cargo fastening to prevent drops, collisions, or damages during transit.
• Maintain authentic and precise records in driving logs, trip logs, mileage sheets, fuel consumption logs, and transportation ledgers; submit all operational documents and receipts punctually.
• Comply fully with on-site management and job allocations; actively assist with on-site construction requirements, material distribution, emergency towing support, and other temporary assignments.
• Properly safeguard vehicle-mounted tools, spare parts, and company property; handle all equipment with care to minimize operational and maintenance costs.
• Complete any other transportation-related or logistical support tasks assigned by management.

• Trailer driving
• Vehicle inspection and maintenance
• Cargo verification and securing
• Record keeping
• Adherence to traffic regulations
• Communication
• Coordination

• Valid Zambian Class C or Class D Driver’s License
• Proven experience as a professional trailer or heavy-duty truck driver
• Experience in construction logistics or heavy machinery transport is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of vehicle mechanics, routine maintenance, and safe hauling practices
• Excellent sense of responsibility
• Strict commitment to safety regulations
• Clean driving record
• Good coordination skills
• Disciplined compliance with workplace dispatch
• Ability to handle flexible field tasks