Driver – Heavy Commercial Vehicles job at Continental Container Terminals Ltd (CCTL)

Continental Container Terminals Ltd is seeking to hire 25 Drivers for Heavy Commercial Vehicles.

Responsibilities or duties

1 Vehicle Operation, Inspections, and Documentation

• Operate assigned heavy commercial vehicles safely, legally, and fuel-efficiently, executing all assigned trips accurately and on schedule to and from designated East African ports and border crossing points.
• Conduct a thorough pre-departure inspection of the assigned vehicle before every trip, checking tyres, brakes, lights, engine fluids, fifth wheel coupling, and all safety equipment.
• Carry, manage, and present all required trip documentation accurately at every checkpoint, weighbridge, port gate, and border post throughout the journey.

2 Cross-Border Operations and Cargo Security

• Operate effectively on all inter-port routes, applying thorough knowledge of cross-border procedures, SCT transit documentation requirements, and border crossing protocols at Malaba, Busia, Mutukula, and other designated crossing points.
• Accept full personal responsibility for the safety, security, and integrity of every container from loading to signed receipt at destination.
• Verify container seal integrity at loading and at every border crossing, immediately reporting any broken or tampered seal to the Transport Manager.
• Any other tasks assigned.

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

REQUIREMENT DETAIL

• Minimum Education UCE minimum; literacy in English is mandatory
• Driving Licence Valid Class CE or equivalent heavy commercial vehicle driving permit — this is a non-negotiable mandatory requirement
• Experience Minimum ten (10) years' verifiable, continuous experience driving large container trucks and articulated HCVs — applications without documented evidence will not be considered
• Inter-Port Experience Demonstrated experience on East African inter-port routes including Kampala–Mombasa and Kampala–Dar es Salaam — this is a core requirement
• Clean Driving Record Clean or near-clean driving record with no major traffic convictions — Motor Vehicle Report required from shortlisted candidates

• Operate assigned heavy commercial vehicles safely, legally, and fuel-efficiently, executing all assigned trips accurately and on schedule to and from designated East African ports and border crossing points.
• Conduct a thorough pre-departure inspection of the assigned vehicle before every trip, checking tyres, brakes, lights, engine fluids, fifth wheel coupling, and all safety equipment.
• Carry, manage, and present all required trip documentation accurately at every checkpoint, weighbridge, port gate, and border post throughout the journey.
• Operate effectively on all inter-port routes, applying thorough knowledge of cross-border procedures, SCT transit documentation requirements, and border crossing protocols at Malaba, Busia, Mutukula, and other designated crossing points.
• Accept full personal responsibility for the safety, security, and integrity of every container from loading to signed receipt at destination.
• Verify container seal integrity at loading and at every border crossing, immediately reporting any broken or tampered seal to the Transport Manager.
• Any other tasks assigned.

• Safe and legal operation of heavy commercial vehicles
• Fuel-efficient driving techniques
• Accurate trip execution and scheduling
• Pre-departure vehicle inspection
• Knowledge of cross-border procedures and documentation (SCT transit)
• Container security and integrity management
• Container seal verification
• English literacy
• Valid Class CE driving permit
• Experience driving large container trucks and articulated HCVs
• Experience on East African inter-port routes (Kampala–Mombasa, Kampala–Dar es Salaam)
• Clean driving record

• UCE minimum
• Literacy in English is mandatory
• Valid Class CE or equivalent heavy commercial vehicle driving permit
• Minimum ten (10) years' verifiable, continuous experience driving large container trucks and articulated HCVs
• Demonstrated experience on East African inter-port routes including Kampala–Mombasa and Kampala–Dar es Salaam
• Clean or near-clean driving record with no major traffic convictions