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Driver (LMO/DR 2)

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Organisation
Ministry of Finance & The Public Service
Reference
VAC-46464
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$24,467 to $32,905 per week
Date Posted
17/09/2023
Expiry Date
04/10/2023
Under the general direction of the Transport Manager, the Driver is responsible to provide pickup and delivery services in a timely and efficient manner following standard procedures and safety requirements of the Ministry.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Technical/Professional Responsibilities 

  • Drive vehicle to transport personnel to/from office meetings, seminars, workshops and functions and collects and, furniture and delivers mail, equipment. 
  • Pick-up, handle and deliver time-sensitive documents and packages in a safe and punctual manner considering traffic patterns, alternative routes if necessary, traffic regulations and driving conditions; 
  • Perform all pick-ups and deliveries and accurately process materials within established time frames according to business necessity;
  • Ensure all delivery material received is safely delivered to correct consignee; 
  • Transport staff in a safe and efficient manner in a professionalism and courteous manner; 
  • Maintain knowledge of vehicle operating systems; 
  • Maintain and safely operate assigned vehicle per MoFP operating procedures and work methods; 
  • Maintain clean and organized vehicle, perform pre- and post-trip and safety checks; 
  • Participates in the unloading of goods and equipment and passengers from vehicles; 
  • Participates in the setting up of equipment where necessary or as required; 
  • Reports all major or minor accidents involving the vehicles;
  • Ensures all documentation as it relates to operating a vehicle on Jamaican roads are present in the vehicle and up to date; 
  • Participates in disaster response programmes proposed by assisting with the preparedness of emergency facilitates and transporting staff members and equipment; 

 

Required Competencies

  • Competent driving skills 
  • Ability to effect minor repairs to vehicle. 
  • Problem Solving & Analysis – Good problem solving skills 
  • Integrity & Ethics – Demonstrate high integrity and ethics
  • Interpersonal Skills – Demonstrate good interpersonal skills
  • Quality of Output – Demonstrate consistently high quality output
  • Job Attitude- Demonstrate a positive job attitude 
  • Quality of Output - Deliver output of a consistently high quality
  • Teamwork - Be a team player 
  • Compliance - Be compliant with policies and procedures
  • Communication - Possess good written and oral interpersonal skills
  • Job Knowledge – Thorough job knowledge 

 

QUALIFICATION/ EXPERIENCE:

  • Two (2) CXC subjects to include English language; 
  • Five (5) years continuous accident free operation of a vehicle

 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

  • Must possess a valid General Driver?s license? 
  • Required to work extended hours, weekends and on public holidays

 

 

We thank all applicants for the interest expressed; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Region: 
Kingston

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