Driver 2 (LMO/DR 2)

Key Responsibilities

• Transports goods/materials from the Ministry to location around town;
• Transports farm products for export from locations islandwide; 
• Collects and signs for fuel, oil where necessary, accounting for all receipts for fuel received; 
• Assists in loading and unloading trucks occasionally; 
• Checks the vehicle each morning to ensure that the braking and signaling systems are functioning properly, and the oils, water coolant, brake fluid or oil, air pressure for air brake are at operating levels; 
• Checks that spare tyres, tools and jack are in place and ensures that any puncture tyre on the unit is changed before driving unit; 
• Ensures that the vehicle is regularly serviced and maintained as required;
• Reports all defects, deficiencies, shortage or damage discovered to the Transport Manager promptly; 
• Performs general mechanical and simple electrical repairs to vehicle assigned;
• Prepares reports and maintains records on the operations of the vehicles;
• Reports any defects or damages done to the vehicle assigned; 
• Prepares reports giving details on accidents the vehicle assigned is involved in;
• Performs any other related duties, which may be assigned from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good interpersonal skills 
• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Good time management skills 
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills 
• Good conflict management skills 
• Excellent teamwork and co-operation 

Technical: 

• Excellent vision 
• Excellent defensive driving skills
• Proficient in basic mechanics 
• Knowledge of basic motor vehicle maintenance 
• Knowledge of the operations of Government’s/Ministry’s policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the road code 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Completion of Secondary level education 
• Possession of a General Driver’s Licence 
• Approval to operate motor vehicle from D.E.M.S. 
• Three (3) years’ experience in a similar position 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.