Truck Driver and Truck-Mounted Hydraulic Crane Operator

About the role

The Special Works Division is looking for an experienced truck driver and truck-mounted hydraulic crane operator to move pipes, machinery and industrial equipment between the workshop, suppliers and customer sites. The driver must also operate the mounted hydraulic loading crane safely within its rated capacity. The position is full-time and based in East Ahmadi, Kuwait.

Key responsibilities

• Drive the assigned flatbed or medium-duty truck safely and follow scheduled delivery instructions.
• Transport pipes, industrial components, tools and equipment to designated locations.
• Operate the truck-mounted hydraulic crane within its rated capacity and approved limits.
• Carry out pre-use checks of the vehicle, crane, controls, outriggers and lifting accessories.
• Position the vehicle and deploy outriggers on suitable ground before lifting.
• Follow load charts, lifting instructions, exclusion zones and signals from designated personnel.
• Coordinate with competent riggers and banksmen during lifting.
• Secure loads with suitable restraints and check stability before and during transport.
• Check delivery documents and obtain collection or delivery acknowledgments.
• Report defects promptly and keep vehicle, crane and trip records.

Required profile

• Valid Kuwait driving licence appropriate to the assigned truck.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant truck-driving experience.
• Demonstrated experience operating truck-mounted hydraulic loading cranes.
• Relevant crane operator training, competency certification and site approvals as required.
• Experience transporting pipes, machinery or industrial equipment is preferred.
• Willingness to complete practical driving and crane operation assessments.

Required skills

• Knowledge of load charts, lifting capacity, outrigger setup, load restraint and safe loading practices.
• Clear communication with dispatchers, site personnel, riggers and banksmen.