Driver

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Transport and Equipment Officer, the Driver undertakes general transportation assignments and conducts routine checks to ensure the efficient upkeep of the vehicle assigned. Responsibility is also exercised for the proper maintenance of the vehicle and for related reports and maintenance records.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts routine engine and mechanical checks of the assigned vehicle, to ensure all systems are functional; 
• Transports vessels and conveyances, islandwide, within agreed timeframe;
• Notifies supervisor that vehicles need servicing; 
• Prepares daily log of duties; 
• Inspects Certificates of Fitness, Insurance and Registration for vehicle, to ensure validity;
• Delivers and collects equipment, supplies and documents; 
• Ensures staff are transported safely, to and from various points islandwide;
• Prepares reports on mechanical problems; 
• Prepares detailed reports on accidents or damage to vehicle; 
• Maintains sufficient fuel in the vehicle; 
• Submits completed Requisition Forms for fuel obtained for official travel; 
• Performs other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Fair oral and written communication skills 
• Fair interpersonal skills 
• Customer and quality focus skills 
• Sound integrity 
• Able to use initiative 
• Knowledge of the operations of the Authority’s transportation procedures
• Ability to write a basic incident/accident report 
• Knowledge of defensive driving techniques 
• Proficient in basic mechanics and service requirements of vehicles 
• Knowledge of the Road Traffic Act 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Basic GOJ requirements for Entry to the Civil Service; 
• Valid General Driver’s Licence; 
• Two (2) years' experience in a similar position; 
• Understanding of basic mechanical operations, would be an asset; 

OR 

• School Leaving Certification from a secondary institution; 
• Valid General Driver’s Licence; 
• Four (4) years' experience in a similar position; 
• Understanding of basic mechanical operations, would be an asset. 

Special Conditions Associated with Job

• Extensive travelling throughout the island; 
• May have to work for extended hours, for e.g., to transport persons to conferences in the rural areas; 
• May be required to stay overnight at out-of-town locations, when the need arises. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.