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🚛 Ultra-Heavy Motor Vehicle Driver (Fixed-Term) – Unitrans

📍 Location: Darnall, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
🏢 Company: Unitrans (Avoca Sugar Division)
📅 Closing Date: 11 May 2026
📄 Reference: UNI260430-8
🕒 Job Type: Temporary (Fixed-Term Contract)

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🔎 Overview

Unitrans is looking for a skilled Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver to transport and deliver goods safely to clients. This role suits experienced drivers who are reliable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

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✅ Minimum Requirements

• Grade 11 or lower
• Code EC driver’s license with valid PrDP (DGP)
• At least 3 years’ experience driving ultra-heavy vehicles
• Must be 25 years or older
• Good verbal and numerical literacy
• Own reliable transport
• Clean criminal record & safe driving history

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🧠 Key Skills & Knowledge

• Defensive driving techniques
• Vehicle inspections & emergency procedures
• Load securing and offloading techniques
• Understanding of vehicle components
• Cost-efficient and safe driving practices

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🛠️ Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate ultra-heavy vehicles for trips
• Load, transport, and offload goods safely
• Ensure cargo is properly secured and not overloaded
• Handle all delivery documentation
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and PPE standards
• Follow SOPs and safety procedures
• Provide professional customer service
• Assist with tarpaulin handling and offloading processes

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📌 Additional Requirements

• Willing to work shifts, weekends & public holidays
• Must pass:
  • Medical evaluation
  • Practical driving assessment
  • Criminal record check
  • Training & induction processes

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💡 Ideal Candidate

Someone who is responsible, safety-focused, physically fit, and experienced in long-haul or heavy-duty transport.

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