Technical Operator/Driver (PIDG/TO 1)

Summary

Under the direction of a delegated officer, the Technical Operator/Driver is responsible for providing operational support services by effecting driving duties, courier services, assistance at Mobile Stops/Community Outreach Programmes and routine processing of resource materials. Salary Range: 💰$1,439,455 - $1,935,907 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• • Drives vehicles islandwide as scheduled;
• • Monitors vehicle oils, tyres, warranty on batteries, et cetera, and reports any fault to supervisor;
• • Keeps vehicle clean and tidy (internal and external);
• • Maintains and accounts for items assigned to vehicles (tool kits, umbrella, raincoat, first aid kit);
• • Fuels vehicles as scheduled;
• • Ensures vehicles are safely secured at all times;
• • Keeps clean copies of vehicle documents in designated area in vehicles, and presents for inspection as requested;
• • Performs Safety checks/inspections and advises supervisor of requirements for maintenance/repairs;
• • Assists Library Assistant/Records Clerk at Mobile Stops with Customer Service Activities - marshalling of clients in Mobile Libraries, answering queries, disseminating information;
• • Assists with the processing of resource materials - books etc.;
• • Assists with registering and updating of vehicle particulars - Certificate of Fitness, Motor Vehicle Registration;
• • Updates and maintains delivery books;
• • Collects resource materials, mails etc. and delivers islandwide;
• • Loads and unloads goods/equipment;
• • Assists with disaster recovery activities and emergencies;
• • Transports designated officers/staff islandwide;
• • Provides advice on vehicle purchase;
• • Runs errands;
• • Any other duty that is reasonably commensurate with the post.

Required Skills

• • Ability to operate Mobile Libraries and vehicles in a safe and responsible manner
• • Ability to effect minor repairs to vehicles e.g. changing of tire.
• • Good Client Service and public interaction skills
• • Sufficient knowledge of the Jamaica Road Codes/Driving Rules
• • Sufficient knowledge of the islandwide road network
• • Knowledge of scheduling/transportation logistic
• • Basic understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Standards
• • Appreciation for resource conservation
• • Ability to communicate (including writing basic incident reports)

Qualifications

• • Certificate of Completion of Secondary Education/High School Diploma.
• • Licensed to drive in Jamaica and be able to drive vehicle weighing 7000lbs.
• • Two to three (2-3) years’ driving experience

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Condition Associated with the Job:

  • • Driving islandwide sitting for long periods and requires intense concentration, particularly in poor driving conditions.
  • • Performing physical activity that requires use of arms, legs and whole body.
  • • Working outside scheduled work hours away from base and over-nighting
  • • Ability to push/pull or lift a minimum of 50lbs
  • • Being called up at very short notice to effect duties.

Applications accompanied by Résumés should be submitted no later than Thursday, 27th February, 2025 to: Director General Jamaica Library Service 2 Tom Redcam Drive P.O. Box 58 Kingston 5 📧 Email: dirgen@jls.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Technical Operator/Driver (PIDG/TO 1) Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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