Linedaul Driver

Job Overview

Operate a heavy-duty truck to transport goods reliably and punctually, ensuring adherence to company policies and timelines, primarily on a scheduled nightly linehaul route between Kingston and Montego Bay. Maintain safety and security standards throughout transportation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive heavy or light trucks within city and industrial zones, including long-distance trips, to deliver and collect goods.
• Perform loading and unloading of cargo appropriately.
• Manage and process all necessary freight documentation accurately.
• Use knowledge of traffic laws, alternative routing, and current driving conditions to meet delivery deadlines.
• Utilize and understand route planning technologies for efficient navigation.
• Assist in ensuring the truck and cargo meet technical and operational requirements.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and perform minor repairs on the vehicle during transit.
• Immediately report any security breaches or unusual occurrences to supervisors.
• Comply with all relevant legislative and company driving standards.
• Identify and escalate any repetitive delivery issues to the supervisor.
• Execute scheduled nightly trips consistently on the fixed Kingston-Montego Bay route, adhering to strict departure and arrival times.
• Collaborate with hub teams to ensure efficient loading and unloading, preventing delays.
• Maintain strict compliance with DHL's network schedules and follow escalation protocols for any delays.
• Provide real-time updates on trip status, delays, or incidents to the dispatch/control tower.

Stakeholder Interaction

• Communicate company policies, procedures, and practices clearly to colleagues within the team.
• Maintain strong working relationships by properly addressing task-related matters.
• Work closely with operations teams in Kingston and Montego Bay as well as security personnel as needed.
• Coordinate scheduling and handle exceptions in conjunction with relevant hubs.

Work Environment & Conditions

• Operate primarily during night shifts with fixed or rotating schedules.
• Drive for extended hours along the Kingston to Montego Bay corridor.
• Be prepared for varying weather and road conditions.
• Work on weekends or public holidays may be required depending on operational needs.

Pre-Trip/Post-Trip Vehicle Compliance

• Perform thorough vehicle inspections before and after trips to check fuel, tires, brakes, and lights.
• Immediately report mechanical faults and ensure no unsafe vehicle is dispatched.

Qualifications and Skills

• Vocational, specialized, technical education or relevant certification.
• Holds a valid open general driver’s license with a minimum of five years of experience driving heavy-duty vehicles.
• Experience preferred in long-distance or linehaul transportation.
• Clean driving record without major traffic infractions.
• Capable of consistent night driving on a set schedule.
• Basic mechanical knowledge of heavy trucks.
• Familiarity with Jamaica's road network, especially the Kingston-Montego Bay route.
• Defensive driving certification is an advantage.
• Subject to background and security clearance as per company compliance requirements.

Performance Metrics

• On-time departures and arrivals.
• Strict adherence to safety and security procedures.
• Accident and incident-free driving record.
• Proper vehicle condition and inspection compliance.
• Accuracy in scanning and documentation tasks.