Organisation
Bureau of Standards Jamaica
Reference
VAC-48711
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
Date Posted
28/02/2024
Expiry Date
18/03/2024
Adheres to safety protocols during transport, conducts vehicle maintenance, checks conditions pre-departure, maintains logs, delivers packages, reports defects and accidents promptly, follows organizational policies, prioritizes customer service.
Job Purpose
The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day transportation, pickup and delivery of correspondence, packages, equipment and supplies for the BSJ in order to support the core activities which promote the competitiveness of Jamaican producers, facilitate trade and protect the consumers.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follows appropriate safety procedures when transporting materials and personnel.
- Performs routine vehicle maintenance such as checking tyre pressure, oil and water.
- Checks vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Maintains logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status following applicable organizational procedures.
- Delivers and receives correspondences and packages
- Transports personnel, equipment and stationery as assigned
- Adheres to the regular maintenance schedules of motor vehicles
- Reports defects of vehicles
- Maintains accident-free operation of vehicles
- Reports accidents promptly to all relevant agencies
- Adheres to the BSJ's Drivers' Policies and Guidelines
- Delivers quality customer service
- Any other related duties
Unusual Requirements/Working Conditions:
The incumbent may be exposed to the following circumstances deemed to be unusual.
Minimum Educational Requirements:
- NCTVET certification in driving
- Holder of 6,000 kgs PPV Driver's licence
Experience:
- Five [5] years of experience as a Driver
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of Jamaica driving regulations
- Working knowledge of basic approaches to vehicle maintenance
- Working knowledge of vast sections of the corporate area as well as rural Jamaica
- Good planning and organizational skills in order to meet deadlines
- Ability to be flexible
- Ability to operate motor vehicles for extended periods
- Good communication (both written and verbal) skills
- Good team player
- Good customer service skills
Physical Demand:
- Rigors of full-time driving
Mental Demand:
- Concentration for extended periods in a dynamic vehicular traffic environment
Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Region:
Kingston
Occupational fields:
Other
Other
Other
Required degree level:
Other
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