Heavy-truck and lorry drivers drive and tend heavy motor vehicles to transport goods, liquids and heavy materials over short or long distances.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
Check your Pay
- The majority of Heavy truck and lorry drivers earn a salary between ₦24,172 and ₦64,574 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Heavy truck and lorry drivers ranges from ₦24,172 to ₦74,917.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between ₦24,265 and ₦65,679 per month.
Job Responsibilities
- Driving and tending a heavy motor vehicle, such as a lorry with or without trailer or a dump-truck, to transport goods, liquids or heavy materials over short or long distances
- Determining the most appropriate routes
- Ensuring that goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage
- Assisting with or carrying out loading or unloading operations, using various lifting or tipping devices
- Carrying out minor maintenance to vehicles, and arranging major maintenance and repairs
- Estimating weights to comply with load limitations, and ensuring the safe distribution of weights