CNG Truck Driver (Inbound Logistics) at Dangote
The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.
The Group’s activities encompass:
Cement – Manufacturing / Importing
Sugar – Manufacturing & Refining
Salt – Refining
Flour & Semolina – Milling
Pasta – Manufacturing
Noodles – Manufacturing
Poly Products – Manufacturing
Logistics – Port Management and Haulage
Real Estate
Dangote Foundation
Since inception, the Group has experienced phenomenal growth on account of quality of its goods and services, its focus on cost leadership and efficiency of its human capital. Today, Dangote Group is a multi-billion Naira company poised to reach new heights, in every endeavour competing with itself to better the past.
The Group’s core business focus is to provide local, value added products and services that meet the ‘basic needs’ of the populace. Through the construction and operation of large scale manufacturing facilities in Nigeria and across Africa, the Group is focused on building local manufacturing capacity to generate employment and provide goods for the people.Location: Ibese Plant, Ibese Plant
Department: Production
Reports To: Sectional Head, Material Handling
Job Summary
We are seeking skilled and safety-conscious CNG Truck Drivers to manage the inbound logistics of raw materials in our cement manufacturing plant. They will be responsible for safely operating heavy-duty CNG-powered trucks, ensuring the timely delivery of materials, and strictly adhering to all traffic and environmental regulations.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Safe transportation of raw materials to designated areas.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the CNG fuel system, engine, and trucks. Monitor gas pressure levels and report any mechanical faults immediately.
Adhere to all Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) regulations, speed limits, and strict plant safety protocols ( Dangote Group site safety standards if operating within these networks).
Implement defensive driving and eco-driving techniques to maximize CNG efficiency and minimize carbon emissions.
Maximize the fuel efficiency benefits of the CNG engine by practicing smooth acceleration, engine braking, and minimizing unnecessary idling.
Safely connect, monitor, and disconnect high-pressure CNG fuelling lines. Perform standard safety checks on fuel cylinders, valves, and pressure gauges before and after trips.
Maintain strict adherence to scheduled Turnaround Times (TAT), maximizing daily trips while ensuring total compliance with legal axle weight limits to prevent equipment strain and legal penalties
Key Requirements
Academic / Professional Qualifications
Minimum of SSCE Certificate
Valid Nigerian Class G Heavy Truck Driver’s License.
Clean driving record with no history of major vehicular accidents.
Excellent spatial awareness, basic mechanical troubleshooting, and strong communication skills.
Work Experience
Minimum of 1–3 years of experience driving heavy-duty articulated trucks, specifically within the Nigerian cement, mining, or heavy manufacturing sector.
Benefits
Private Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Training & Development
Career Development Opportunities