Heavy Duty Driver (06 Wheel Vehicles)
Company
Veolia
Location
Abu Dhabi
Job Type
Full-time
Via
GulfTalent.com
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Job Description
- Ensure that the vehicle license, insurance and permits are valid before driving the vehicle.
- Maintain the vehicle clean, inside and outside, during the duty.
- Report immediately to seniors the mechanical problems, traffic accidents or damages found in the vehicle.
- Perform pre-trip/ post-trip vehicle inspections and complete daily inspection form.
- Drive trucks following scheduled routes through permitted roads.
- Dump waste or recyclable materials at the designated disposable sites.
- Maintain the vehicle clean, inside and outside, during the duty.
- Maintain safe and efficient operation of waste collection.
- Ensure that all waste is fully contained at all times and there is no waste leaking while driving the vehicle.
- Maintain safe and efficient operation of solid waste collection and transport equipment and vehicles.
- Interact positively with various stakeholders, including clients, seniors and peers.
- Deal with the public in courteous and polite manner, creating a good impression of the company and its recycling services.
- Record all completed work using paper or electronic receipts (i.e. waste manifest)
- Transport waste according to the vehicle waste permit and Policaty request.
- Responsible for the operatives in his/her vehicle.
- Follow Veolia policy, procedures and work instructions.
- Follow the planned schedule to ensure timely delivery.
- Verify the types of waste being loaded on the vehicle to ensure that it is fit with the vehicle’s waste permit and capacity.
- At least 2 years of proven experience in the same position in industrial services and preferably waste sector experience.
- Excellent planning and organizing skills.
- Excellent workload and time management
- Maintain the vehicle clean, inside and outside, during the duty.
- Report immediately to seniors the mechanical problems, traffic accidents or damages found in the vehicle.
- Perform pre-trip/ post-trip vehicle inspections and complete daily inspection form.
- Drive trucks following scheduled routes through permitted roads.
- Dump waste or recyclable materials at the designated disposable sites.
- Maintain the vehicle clean, inside and outside, during the duty.
- Maintain safe and efficient operation of waste collection.
- Ensure that all waste is fully contained at all times and there is no waste leaking while driving the vehicle.
- Maintain safe and efficient operation of solid waste collection and transport equipment and vehicles.
- Interact positively with various stakeholders, including clients, seniors and peers.
- Deal with the public in courteous and polite manner, creating a good impression of the company and its recycling services.
- Record all completed work using paper or electronic receipts (i.e. waste manifest)
- Transport waste according to the vehicle waste permit and Policaty request.
- Responsible for the operatives in his/her vehicle.
- Follow Veolia policy, procedures and work instructions.
- Follow the planned schedule to ensure timely delivery.
- Verify the types of waste being loaded on the vehicle to ensure that it is fit with the vehicle’s waste permit and capacity.
- At least 2 years of proven experience in the same position in industrial services and preferably waste sector experience.
- Excellent planning and organizing skills.
- Excellent workload and time management
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Driver Jobs
What is the minimum salary required for a driver work visa in the UAE in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the minimum salary for a driver on a work visa in the United Arab Emirates is 4,000 AED per month as of 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate for hours exceeding 8 per day. This threshold applies to all non-Emirati drivers under the unified labour contract system.
What documents are required to apply for a driver job and work permit in the UAE?
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation requires a valid UAE driving licence, attested educational certificates, passport copy, and medical fitness certificate for driver job applications in 2026. Employers must submit the application through the MOHRE portal within 60 days of entry. A labour card is issued only after biometric enrolment at an approved centre.
How many working hours and annual leave days apply to drivers in the UAE?
Under Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation rules, drivers in the United Arab Emirates are limited to 8 hours per day and 48 hours per week as of 2026. Annual leave is 30 calendar days after completing one year of service. Friday is the mandatory weekly rest day with compensatory leave if worked.
Do drivers pay income tax on salary earned in the UAE in 2026?
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation confirms there is no personal income tax on driver salaries in the United Arab Emirates as of 2026. Employers deduct only 5% for the Pension and Social Security scheme if the worker is from a GCC country. No other deductions apply to non-GCC drivers.
