Truck Driver

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

Transport

• Transports ICRC cargo to and from different parts of the country
• Fills in logbook correctly after every trip Security
• Informs Truck Dispatcher about time of departure and return to the base
• Makes sure that vehicle is parked in safe area all the time
• Is aware of, and reacts to current security situations
• Respects ICRC internal security rules all times
• Respects the laws in general and traffic regulations in particular
• Use the safety belt and remind passenger to use it
• Drives only ICRC goods and personnel in ICRC vehicles unless instructed differently by superior
• Fills Waiver of liability when transporting non-ICRC passenger
• Fills in relevant field trip and other forms
• Avoids using mobile phones while driving and respects radio communication procedures
• Is aware of the rules concerning correct use of vehicle, and carriage of passengers and goods

Fuel

• Ensures that the truck is always refueled before parking at the end of the trip
• Drives in a manner that minimizes fuel consumption and maintains vehicle in good condition
• Fills in Logbook and report if any correctly with all relevant data for each trip.
• Handovers complete documentation to dispatcher at the end of the week.

Load responsibility

• Drives in a manner that will not damage cargo
• When applicable, ensures that custom and ICRC seals are intact
• Is present at the loading and unloading of goods and confirms that the quantity corresponds with relevant documentation
• Is responsible for goods documentation
• During unloading, presents documentation of the goods to the receiver to be signed and returns it to dispatcher or Warehouse responsible
• Participates in loading and unloading if needed

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)
• Checks the mechanical condition of the truck before trips: fluid levels, wheels, tyres, lights, inspects for eventual leaking of fuel and oil
• Checks vehicle equipment upon each handover and once a week
• Maintains the truck interior clean at all times
• Is able to change tyre, bulb and to make small repair on the road if needed
• Is responsible for equipment, tools, chains, spare tyres placed in the truck and reports any changes to dispatcher
• Informs dispatcher about service, maintenance and other possible repairs needed at least 3 days in advance
• During the trips, monitors all cabin instruments to be able to promptly react if needed
• Assists driver colleagues in case of breakdown
• Checks that all vehicle documentations are correct and on board, as well as non-filled Waiver of Responsibility and Handover form.
• When required, acts as translator/FO for the delegate

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Checks that trips have been authorized where necessary.
• Immediately reports accidents, defects and/or missing equipment to management.
• an act as head of convoy as needed (in charge of the driver(s), application of security rules and timeframe for the convoy).