Driver 1 (LMO/DR 1)

Summary

Under the direct supervisor of the Administrative Services Officer (GMG/SEG 1), the Driver 1 (LMO/DR 1) is responsible to carry out general transportation assignments, delvers and collects mails and prepares reports and maintenance records as it relates to the operation of the vehicle and ensures that it is road worthy. 💰Salary range $22,720 - $30,556 per week.

Responsibilities

• Key Outputs:

  • • Vehicle operated and maintained
  • • Reports prepared
  • • Transports assignments carried out
  • • Officers transported
  • • Maintenance records updated
  • • Mails collected and dispatched

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Operates vehicles and ensures it is properly maintained
  • • Writes daily log of transportation duties assigned
  • • Prepares reports as required from time to time
  • • Transports officers to required destinations
  • • Collects and delivers mails as directed
  • • Transports goods and equipment as required

• Other:

  • • Performs any other related duties as directed by Director, Veterinary Services or Administrative Services Officer

• Performance Standards:

  • • Daily log written accurately and consistently
  • • Transport assignments are carried out whenever required according to the required standards
  • • Reports are accurately prepared and submitted within the agreed timeframe
  • • Vehicles are serviced as required according to set guidelines and procedures
  • • Mails collected and dispatched accurately within the specified timeframe
  • • Officers are transported safely to their respective destinations whenever required

Required Skills

• Core:

  • • Good oral and written communication skills
  • • Good interpersonal skills
  • • Good time management skills
  • • Good problem solving and decision-making skills
  • • Good customer and quality focus skills
  • • Good conflict management skills
  • • Excellent vision

• Technical:

  • • Excellent driving skills
  • • Excellent defensive driving skills
  • • Proficient in basic mechanics
  • • Ability to exercise good judgment
  • • Good knowledge of the road network in Jamaica
  • • Knowledge of basic motor vehicle maintenance
  • • Knowledge of the Road Code
  • • Knowledge of the operations of Government / Knowledge of the Ministry’s policies and procedures

Qualifications

• • Completion of Secondary level education
• • Possession of a valid General Driver’s License
• • Required approval/Licence from Island Traffic Authority
• • Three (3) years experience in similar position

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

  • • Extensive travelling

Applications accompanied by resume should be submitted no later than March 13, 2025 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 1 (LMO/DR 1) 🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.

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