Driver 2 (LMO/DR 2)

Summary

The incumbent is responsible for transporting mails, goods, materials and personnel to facilitate the effective operations of the Division. 💰Salary range $27,682 - $37,229 JMD per week.

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 Skills

• 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.

Qualifications

• • 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.

Additional Information and Instructions

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 🌙 May be required to work outside normal working hours during the week 🧽 General washing and cleaning of the vehicle assigned Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Thursday, 19th December, 2024 to: 📍 Senior Director Human Resource Management and Development Division Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Hope Gardens Kingston 6 📧 Email: jobopportunities@moa.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Driver 2 (LMO/DR 2) - Mines and Geology Division 🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.

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