Driver Heavy vehicles

Purpose The Heavy Vehicles Driver transports goods and people in a safe and timely manner, in accordance with ICRC rules and regulations and national traffic laws. Relationships Internally, interacts mainly with logistics staff and other ICRC employees. Externally, interacts with people related to their work, e.g. traffic police, weapon bearers at checkpoints, fuel-station personnel, etc. May interact with beneficiaries on rare occasions. Accountabilities & functional responsibilities Drives trucks and other vehicles in strict adherence to internal security rules and national traffic laws; drives efficiently to minimize fuel consumption and use of material. Constantly monitors security conditions on the road. Is accountable for the cargo under their supervision, from signing of the waybill to delivery. Loads and unloads the truck or supervises loading and unloading. Ensures that goods are stored inside the vehicle according to local, international and ICRC safety standards (attachment and distribution of goods, use of pallets, etc.). Checks their assigned vehicle(s)' equipment, general functioning and body condition and ensures that it is kept fuelled and clean inside and out. Checks that trips have been authorized where necessary. Immediately reports accidents, defects and/or missing equipment to management. Can act as head of convoy as needed (in charge of the driver(s), application of security rules and time-frame for the convoy). Ensures that risks are mitigated by performing the controls assigned to his/her role as described in the Logistics Risk and Control Matrix ADDITIONAL DUTIES Security Informs Car Dispatcher about time of departure and return to the base Makes sure that truck is parked in safe area all the time Is aware of, and reacts to the current security situation Respects ICRC internal security rules all times Respects the laws in general and traffic regulations in particular Use the security belt and oblige passenger to use it Drives only ICRC goods and personnel in ICRC Trucks unless instructed differently by superior Fills Waiver of responsibility when transporting non ICRC passenger Fills in relevant field trip and other form Avoids using mobile phones while driving and respects radio communication procedures Acts as convoy leader when required Fuel Ensures that the truck is always refuelled in time Drives in manner that minimizes fuel consumption and maintains vehicle in good condition Fills in refuelling data in logbook and fuel control sheets Hands over any fuel bills to dispatcher at the end of the trip Load responsibility When applicable, is present at the loading and unloading of goods and confirms that the quantity corresponds with relevant documentation Is responsible for goods documentation At unloading presents documentation to the receiver of the goods to be signed and returns it to dispatcher/log Participate to the loading and unloading of his Truck if needed or requested.

Certifications / Education required Secondary school diploma. Minimum 5th Grade or Derek 3 or equivalent Driving License and license to pull 40-MT trailers (C1E). Basic Knowledge (spoken and written) of English and proficiency in Amharic (spoken and written). Professional experience required Good knowledge of the security situation and terrain in the area of assignment. Minimum two years' experience as a truck driver. Ability to change a tyre and carry out other minor repairs (e.g. change light bulbs) on the road.