Long Haul Driver

Overview
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit

Responsibilities
Job Overview:
Responsible for transporting large quantities of goods over long distances.

• Responsible for prompt delivery in bulk, or bag to assigned customers and ensured that Products were delivered with no driver related defects.
• Communicating with dispatch regarding delivery details, delays, and problems with the delivery.
• Monitoring the operation of vehicles to ensure safe driving practices are used at all times.
• Maintaining accurate records of fuel usage, vehicle maintenance schedules, and cargo loads and ensure that fuel consumption is at the agreed standard.
• Inspecting and maintaining vehicles to ensure they are safe for operation on the road.
• Responsible for inspection of tyres, lights, trailer couplings and maintaining oil and water levels to accepted standards.
• Ensure truck maintained in good order, including general cleanliness and condition of bodywork and no issued equipment or spare wheels missing.
• Responsible for reporting defects/zero breakdowns, responsible for safety of vehicles and adherence to good driving practices including safety inspection stops.
• Responsible for initial fault finding iro vehicle breakdowns, including tyre changes.
• Ensured availability on Cell Phone.
• Zero Speed/Traffic related fines.
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Matric.
• Long distance Code 14 licensed driver.
• Ability to drive for long periods of time.
• Navigation skills.
• Ability to lift heavy objects if needed.
• Knowledge of road safety rules.
• Communication Skills.

"PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"