Transport Officer

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of fleet operation or transport management experience within the construction industry.
• Technical Mastery: Strong understanding of commercial vehicle capacities, transit constraints, and basic mechanical troubleshooting.
• Software Skills: Proficiency with Fleet Management Systems (FMS), GPS tracking software, and MS Excel.
• Soft Skills: Excellent crisis-management and communication skills to direct drivers and handle high-pressure logistics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Fleet Scheduling & Dispatch

• Manage daily dispatch schedules for dump trucks, concrete mixers, flatbeds, and personnel buses.
• Optimize delivery routes using GPS tracking software to avoid traffic bottlenecks and idling times.
• Coordinate with project site managers to prioritize critical material deliveries and minimize site congestion.
• Arrange backup transport rapidly in the event of vehicle breakdowns or sudden schedule shifts.

2. Driver & Personnel Management

• Supervise and assign daily tasks to a team of heavy-duty, light-vehicle, and bus drivers.
• Enforce strict driver safety protocols, managing driving hours to prevent fatigue and accidents.
• Audit driver logs, trip sheets, and delivery receipts daily to verify mileage and material accuracy.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and arrange training on defensive driving and fuel-efficient operating habits.

3. Maintenance & Fuel Management

• Coordinate with the central workshop to schedule preventive and corrective maintenance for vehicles.
• Track daily, weekly, and monthly fuel allocations, monitoring for anomalies or sudden efficiency drops.
• Manage vehicle turnaround times during repair cycles to maintain high fleet availability.

4. Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

• Oversee timely renewals of vehicle registrations, fitness certificates, and commercial road permits.
• Ensure absolute compliance with regional transport authority rules, weight limits, and gate-pass regulations.
• Maintain comprehensive records of vehicle insurance policies and manage accident reporting and claims.

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