LOWBED OPERATOR / DRIVER

clearances and loading locations.
Confirm required movement documents, permits and escort arrangements before departure.
Coordinate loading and unloading with competent operators and designated spotters.
Check load positioning, weight distribution and approved restraint points.
Secure loads with suitable restraints and recheck them at prescribed intervals.
Operate ramps and trailer mechanisms only within training and authorisation.
Observe traffic rules, speed limits, journey plans and fatigue controls.
Stop and report unsafe loads, restraint failures, route hazards and vehicle defects.
Maintain trip sheets, delivery records, inspection checklists and fuel records.

Transport excavators, bulldozers and other heavy equipment using a lowbed truck and trailer, ensuring safe loading, load restraint, movement and unloading.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect the tractor unit, trailer, brakes, tyres, coupling, ramps, lights and restraints before movement.


• Confirm equipment weight, dimensions and loading arrangements against vehicle and trailer capacities.

Review route conditions, bridge limitations, overhead Strategic Development Mining Company (SDMC) is a Liberian mining company developing gold mining operations in Liberia. Its activities include mine development, excavation, material handling and gold processing, supported by technical, operational and administrative personnel. SDMC seeks qualified, safety-conscious professionals committed to efficient production, integrity, environmental responsibility and respect for surrounding communities.

Job Purpose

• clearances and loading locations.


• Confirm required movement documents, permits and escort arrangements before departure.


• Coordinate loading and unloading with competent operators and designated spotters.


• Check load positioning, weight distribution and approved restraint points.


• Secure loads with suitable restraints and recheck them at prescribed intervals.


• Operate ramps and trailer mechanisms only within training and authorisation.


• Observe traffic rules, speed limits, journey plans and fatigue controls.


• Stop and report unsafe loads, restraint failures, route hazards and vehicle defects.


• Maintain trip sheets, delivery records, inspection checklists and fuel records.

Qualifications and Experience

• Valid Liberian driving licence appropriate to the vehicle combination and duties.


• At least three years’ heavy articulated vehicle experience, including lowbed transport.


• Demonstrated competence in equipment loading and load restraint.


• Ability to interpret load information and recognise route restrictions.


• Successful practical driving and load-security assessment.

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