TERMINAL TRACTOR OPERATOR

TERMINAL TRACTOR OPERATOR

Position Title: Terminal Tractor Operator

Department: Operations / Warehouse / Yard

Location: Mombasa

Reports To: Yard Supervisor / Dispatcher

Employment Type: Full-Time (Shift-Based)

Position Summary

This position plays a critical role in supporting vessel, warehouse, and trucking operations by ensuring equipment is properly positioned to maintain operational flow, safety, and customer service standards.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Operate terminal tractors (yard trucks/yard mules) to move trailers, chassis, containers, and dry van, flatbed, hopper, or tank trailers across vessel, warehouse, rail, and truck zones.
• Position trailers and containers accurately at loading docks, staging areas, and designated work zones according to operational instructions.
• Secure trailers and verify proper coupling and uncoupling procedures while maintaining high situational awareness of surrounding personnel and hazards.
• Conduct rigorous pre-shift inspections of assigned equipment and promptly log and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
• Collaborate smoothly with dispatchers, warehouse staff, vessel teams, and external drivers to optimize yard traffic flow and terminal efficiency.
• Safely maneuver heavy loads in tightly congested spaces under varying weather and environmental conditions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• KCSE D (plain) or its recognized equivalent.
• Valid NTSA driving license of class B, C, E with a valid Forklift endorsement.
• Documented Terminal Tractor Certificate.
• Minimum of 3 years’ continuous experience in a similar role within a reputable logistics or port organization.
• Strong IT skills; proven ability to safely back trailers into docks and confined spaces.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including 12-hour extended shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Must meet "fit for duty" requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test).
• Physical capacity to walk, stoop, kneel, climb up/down ladders/stairs, negotiate moving surfaces, and lift up to 75 pounds.
• Flawless vision metrics (close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment).

How to Apply: Send your CV and cover letter only to careers@oildrop.co.ke Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, early applications encouraged.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Oildrop Africa Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All positions require deep commitment to a zero-harm safety culture.

Important Notice: Oildrop Africa Limited (OAL) never charges candidates any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to make a payment for a job opportunity claiming to be from OAL, it is a scam.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*