Driver

About the role

The St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla Trading and Development Company Limited (TDC) is hiring a full-time driver in Basseterre. The driver handles materials, operates the vehicle safely and delivers goods, working mostly outdoors in a traditional warehouse and lumber yard environment.

Key responsibilities

• Handle materials and load them according to safety protocols, considering the weight and tonnage of the vehicle.
• Follow all safety precautions when operating the vehicle and wear the necessary safety gear when loading and offloading trucks, on construction sites and ensuring the porter complies.
• Deliver goods promptly and make sure all relevant documents are signed on delivery.
• Act as supervisor of the truck on the road, being in command and responsible for the porter's efficient and professional work.
• Comply with the daily checklist and ensure vehicles are clean and mechanically sound before leaving the yard each morning.
• Report any accidents or difficulties encountered on the road immediately.

Required profile

• License to operate and drive the assigned vehicle.
• At least one year of experience driving that type of vehicle.
• Ability to adapt to a traditional warehouse and lumber yard environment, working outdoors most of the time.
• Ability to lift and move loads of varying weights; safety glasses or a ventilation mask may be required for certain tasks.
• Polite attitude and good customer service when making deliveries.
• Knowledge of the products and ability to read and understand documents given to the driver.