Driver (LMO/DR 1)

Summary

Reporting to the Office Manager, the Driver is responsible for transporting mail, correspondence, goods, furniture, equipment, staff and other authorized persons. The role also assists with maintaining the operational efficiency of the assigned vehicle. Summary of the broad purpose of the position in relation to Government’s goals and strategies: ✓To assist with maintenance and ensure proper usage of assigned vehicle; ✓To transport goods, correspondence, staff, furniture and equipment to various locations. 💰Basic Salary: $27,720 - $30,556 per week.

Responsibilities

• • Transports staff and authorized persons to various locations, meetings and other engagements, as directed
• • Delivers and collects mail, correspondence, messages, packages, goods, furniture, equipment and other items internally and externally (including private homes)
• • Sorts items to be delivered according to delivery route
• • Plans and follows the most efficient routes for delivering items/transporting persons
• • Maintains a daily driving log
• • Loads and unloads vehicle with items, ensuring items are loaded correctly and taking precautions with hazardous and fragile items, in keeping with the Department’s Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures
• • Updates and maintains mail and delivery Logbooks, including obtaining the relevant signatures
• • Ensures the required level of petrol and other fluids at all times, and maintains a log on mileage, petrol and oil usage
• • Ensures the assigned vehicle is cleaned and maintained according to schedule
• • Inspects vehicle for defects and safe operating condition before and after carriage
• • Delivers the assigned vehicle to the garage for routine servicing or repairs, as directed
• • Ensures the motor vehicle
• • Reports any vehicular accidents/defects or mail theft/losses to the police and the Department immediately
• • Participates in the setting up of equipment, as required
• • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time

Required Skills

• Core:

  • • Good oral and written communication skills
  • • Good problem-solving and analytical skills
  • • Good customer focus skills
  • • Results focus
  • • Integrity

• Technical:

  • • Basic knowledge of relevant legislations, policies and procedures
  • • Good knowledge of Transportation Services (Motor Vehicle / Bike)

Qualifications

• • Functionally literate and numerate;
• • Successful completion of the Government Driving Test;
• • Secondary Education;
• • Three (3) years’ experience in a similar capacity;
• • Basic knowledge of motor vehicle mechanics.

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Condition Associated with the Job:

  • • Required to lift and carry light loads;
  • • Must possess a Valid driver’s license;
  • • Required to stand, walk and bend.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Friday, 7th February, 2025 to: Director Human Resource Management and Development Accountant General's Department 21 Dominica Drive Kingston 5 📧 Email: careers@treasury.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Driver (LMO/DR 1) 🔑 Important Notes: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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