Driver job description template for Saudi Arabia
A driver job description sets out what the role transports, which vehicle it drives and the licence it needs. This template for Saudi companies covers safe driving, vehicle checks, maintenance, trip records and deliveries, and asks for a valid Saudi driving licence of the class that matches the vehicle. Copy it or download it as Word.
Replace everything in [square brackets] with your details.
Job title: Driver
Department: [Administration / Logistics]
Reports to: [Fleet supervisor / Administration manager]
Location: [City and area covered]
Employment type: [Full time]
Job purpose
To transport [Staff / goods / documents] for [Company name] safely, on time and in line with the Traffic Law and company rules.
Key responsibilities
- Drive [Vehicle type] to transport [Staff / goods / documents] on agreed routes and schedules.
- Check the vehicle before each trip: tyres, lights, fluids, brakes and safety equipment.
- Keep the vehicle clean and report faults to [Fleet supervisor] the same day.
- Take the vehicle for scheduled maintenance and keep the service record.
- Keep the vehicle registration (istimara), insurance and other papers in the vehicle and report expiry dates.
- Record trips, mileage and fuel in [Logbook or fleet system].
- Deliver and collect goods or documents and obtain signed delivery notes.
- Plan routes to avoid delays and inform the team of any change.
- Follow traffic rules and speed limits, and never use a phone while driving.
- Report any accident immediately to the authorities, as required, and to [Fleet supervisor].
- Load and secure goods safely when the role includes deliveries.
Qualifications and experience
- A valid Saudi driving licence of the class that matches [Vehicle type], such as a private or general (public) licence.
- [Number] years of driving experience in Saudi Arabia, preferably with [Vehicle type].
- Good knowledge of roads in [City or region].
Skills
- Safe, calm driving and a clean driving record.
- Ability to read maps and use navigation apps.
- Basic spoken Arabic and/or English to deal with customers and colleagues.
- Punctuality and reliability.
Working conditions
Working hours: [Days, hours and any shift pattern, within the Labour Law limits]
Place of work: [Base location and areas covered]
Probation period: [Number] days, up to 180 days, as set in the contract
Pay and benefits: [Salary range or “to be discussed”], [Housing allowance], [Overtime under company policy], [Medical insurance], [Other benefits]
How to apply
[How to apply and the closing date]
How to adapt it
- Name the vehicle. A sedan, a light pickup, a staff bus and a heavy truck need different licence classes; check the class on Absher or with the traffic department before you set the requirement.
- Say what is transported: people, goods or documents, and whether the driver loads and unloads.
- Set the hours honestly. Early starts, split shifts and overtime should be clear in the advert and the contract.
What to avoid in a job ad
- Requirements based on gender, age, nationality or religion. Describe the work, the vehicle and the licence, and let anyone who meets them apply.
- Asking for a licence class the vehicle does not need, or leaving out the one it does.
- Pay or overtime the offer will not match.
Some professions and activities are reserved for Saudis, or need a set share of Saudi employees, under Saudisation decisions. Check the decisions that apply to your activity and this profession on Qiwa before you advertise, and see Saudisation.
RafiqHR’s Recruiting module, in the All-in-one plan, posts the job to your careers site, job boards and Jadarat, and Rafiq AI drafts a first version of any description in the free job description generator.
Official sources
Frequently asked questions
What licence does a company driver need in Saudi Arabia?
A valid Saudi driving licence of the class that matches the vehicle and its use. The Traffic Law sets separate licence types, such as private, general (public), public works vehicles and motorcycle, and the General Directorate of Traffic treats driving with a licence that does not suit the vehicle’s size or use as a violation.
What are a driver’s main duties?
Driving staff, goods or documents safely and on time; checking the vehicle before each trip; arranging maintenance; keeping trip, fuel and delivery records; keeping the vehicle papers in the vehicle; and reporting accidents and faults straight away.
Who pays traffic fines incurred by a company driver?
Set the rule in the company’s written policy and explain it to the driver when hiring. Deductions from wages are limited by the Labour Law, so check that any deduction for a fine is allowed before you make it, and keep the vehicle’s registration and insurance current yourself.
This is general information to help you understand the topic. It is not legal advice. Rules and rates change: always check the official text on the relevant authority’s platform and consult a qualified adviser before acting.
