Truck Driver

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.

GENERAL DUTIES

Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct

Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times

Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times

Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers

Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC

May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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).

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 refueled in time

Drives in manner that minimizes fuel consumption and maintains vehicle in good condition

Fills in refueling 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.

General

Drives in safe, responsible and accident free manner

Adapts the way of driving to the weather and road conditions

Reports to dispatcher about road conditions, eventual problems etc.

Reports vehicle accidents immediately using appropriate forms (including minor scratches)

Truck checking & maintenance

On each handover and once a week checks vehicle equipment and body condition assigned for checking through checking lists

Is able to change tyre or bulb on the road

Is responsible for equipment, tools, chains, spare tyres placed in the vehicles and reports any changes to Car Dispatcher

Informs Car Dispatcher/convoyes/workshop manager about service, maintenance and other possible repairs needed in advance and fills in technical report

During the trips monitors all cabin instruments to be able to promptly react if needed

Others

Replaces other driver during their absence

Performs any other activities upon request of immediate supervisor

When required, acts as translator/FO for the delegate

Flexibility and Willingness to work irregular schedules

Helpful attitude