Driver 2 (LMO/DR 2)

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional: 

• Provides technical guidance to Driver 1; 
• Assists with routine vehicle maintenance schedules; 
• Ensures that vehicles are road worthy; 
• Makes technical fleet recommendations; 
• Maintains the vehicles log; 
• Ensures that the vehicle is licensed and certified as road worthy at all times;
• Visits the Motor Vehicle Examination Department to have the vehicles examined;
• Takes vehicle to the garage for repairs, and collects vehicle after repairs are completed;
• Ensures that the vehicle is serviced, and fitness test is done. 

Administrative: 

• Provides on-the-job training for Drivers; 
• Safeguards the vehicle, charge card and keys against damage, theft or misuse;
• Transports delegates; 
• Reports promptly to the Office Manager any defects or damage to the vehicle;
• Transports officers on official assignments, and materials, that are required for official events, and as assigned; 
• Reports promptly details of any accident in which the vehicle may be involved;
• Delivers and collects mail and items assigned; 
• Carries out special assignments to the rural areas; 
• Submits gas receipts; 
• Performs any other related duties, that may be assigned from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good oral and written communication skills; 
• Customer and quality focus; 
• Teamwork and co-operation; 
• Integrity; 
• Compliance;
• Good interpersonal skills; 
• Change management; 
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills; 
• Good leadership skills; 
• Ability to use own initiative; 
• Good planning and organizing skills; 
• Goal/result oriented. 

Technical: 

• Familiarity with Urban/Rural Region; 
• Defensive driving; 
• Sound driving techniques; 
• Knowledge of Government operations. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• School Leaving Certificate or Completion of Secondary Level Education;
• Valid Jamaican General Driver’s License (7000KG); 
• Basic training/knowledge in the Handling of Vehicle Mechanical Parts and their Operations;
• Four (4) years’ experience as a Driver; 
• Certificate of competence to operate motor vehicle from the Island Traffic Authority;
• Experience in a similar position in the Civil Service would be an asset. 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Working outside of the normally prescribed working hours; 
• Working on locations away from the Division/Head Office; 
• Lifting of objects; 
• Must be able to pass the driver’s assessment test conducted by the Island Traffic Authority;
• Maybe required to work outside normal working hours during the week; 
• General washing and cleaning of vehicle assigned.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.