Prime Mover Driver
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Class 3Hiring Now$12K Bonus

Prime Mover Driver

Container Handling Specialist

PSA Port Terminals, Singapore
12-Hour Rotating Shifts
With or Without Experience

About This Role

A PSA Prime Mover Driver, or Container Handling Specialist, operates heavy-duty trucks to transport shipping containers between cranes, container yards, and vessel berths within Singapore's terminals. They are crucial to port logistics, often working 12-hour shifts to manage the movement of containers, using on-board computers (SMART PMPC) to receive job assignments.

Key Responsibilities

Safely driving specialized trailers within port premises
Maneuvering around the port following designated routes
Following instructions from the control centre via on-board computers (SMART PMPC)
Transporting shipping containers between cranes, container yards, and vessel berths

Requirements

Valid Singapore Class 3 driving license
At least a PSLE pass in English
No criminal record (for clearance into PSA)
Not more than 58 years old
Open to Singaporeans and PRs

See the Role in Action

Prime Mover Operations at PSA

A Day in the Life of a Prime Mover Driver

Additional Information

Involves rotating or 12-hour shifts (Day/Night)
Some drivers may transition to, or work alongside, autonomous or remotely controlled vehicles
This is a key logistics role in maintaining the efficiency of Singapore's port operations

$12,000 Sign-On Bonus Payout

Paid over 18 months. The first 12 months follow a repeating 3-month cycle of $500, $500, $1,250. The final 6 months pay $500/month. Minimum 22 shifts/month required.

M1
$500
M2
$500
M3
$1,250
M4
$500
M5
$500
M6
$1,250
M7
$500
M8
$500
M9
$1,250
M10
$500
M11
$500
M12
$1,250
M13
$500
M14
$500
M15
$500
M16
$500
M17
$500
M18
$500
Total$12,000
$12,000 Sign-On Bonus
22+ shifts/month to qualify

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License RequiredClass 3
Shift Type12-Hour Rotating
ExperienceNot Required
NationalitySG / PR

Benefits & Training

$12,000 Sign-On Bonus paid over 18 months
Comprehensive training provided, with opportunities to obtain an ITE Skills Certificate in Prime Mover Operations
Work with cutting-edge technology, including autonomous and remotely controlled vehicles
Stable employment in Singapore's essential port logistics industry
On-the-job training (OJT) provided for candidates without experience