Job Title: Driver (Class C License Required)
Location: Bugolobi, Kampala
Job Type: Full-time
About the Company:
We are hiring on behalf of a leading solar energy company that is committed to providing innovative renewable energy solutions. This company is at the forefront of the green energy movement, helping communities reduce their carbon footprint and lower energy costs. As the company continues to expand, they are looking for a Driver to join their team and ensure the safe and efficient delivery of solar products and equipment to clients.
Role Overview:
As a Driver for the company, you will be responsible for transporting solar products, equipment, and materials to various locations, ensuring safe, timely, and accurate deliveries. You will operate trucks and vehicles with a Class C driver’s license and maintain a professional standard of safety and customer service. Your role will be critical in supporting the operations of the business and ensuring smooth logistics across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Transport Goods: Safely transport solar equipment, panels, and materials to designated locations, including customer sites, warehouses, and other company facilities.
- Vehicle Operation: Drive trucks and other company vehicles with a Class C license, ensuring adherence to all traffic and safety regulations.
- Loading & Unloading: Assist with the loading and unloading of solar products and materials, ensuring items are securely stored and transported.
- Route Planning: Plan and follow optimal routes to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries, considering traffic, weather, and road conditions.
- Vehicle Maintenance: Perform basic maintenance checks on trucks (e.g., oil, brakes, tires), and report any mechanical issues to the fleet manager.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate delivery records, including logs, delivery slips, and receipts, and ensure proper documentation is signed by clients upon receipt of goods.
- Customer Service: Interact professionally with clients upon delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction and addressing any concerns or issues.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations, including proper handling and transportation of solar products, and maintain a clean driving record.
- Inventory Support: Assist with inventory tracking, ensuring all products and materials are accounted for during transport and delivery.
What We’re Looking For:
- Driver’s License: Valid Class C driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Experience: Proven experience in driving trucks or large vehicles, preferably in a logistics, delivery, or similar role.
- Knowledge of Routes: Familiarity with local roads, highways, and delivery routes.
- Physical Fitness: Ability to handle physical tasks, including loading, unloading, and lifting equipment.
- Safety-Focused: A strong commitment to safety and adherence to traffic and safety regulations.
- Customer-Oriented: Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide great customer service while representing the company.
- Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with warehouse teams, logistics staff, and other drivers.
- Attention to Detail: Accurate record-keeping and attention to detail when handling deliveries, invoices, and other documentation.
- Reliability: Dependable and punctual, with a strong work ethic and commitment to getting the job done.
Why Join the Team?
- Impactful Work: Be part of a company dedicated to creating a sustainable future by promoting renewable energy.
- Job Stability: Full-time, secure position with long-term growth potential.
- Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary, benefits, and other perks.
How to Apply:
If you are a reliable and experienced driver with a Class C license, and you’re ready to contribute to a greener, more sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a copy of your driver’s license to [email protected] to apply.
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