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Driver 1 (LMO/DR 1) Company Information
Contact Name Office of the Services Commission
Contact Email communications@osc.gov.jm
Job Information
Job Type Full-time
Department Executive Agency
Category Transportation
Posted 04-03-2025
Job Status
Start Publishing 04-03-2025
Stop Publishing 12-03-2025
Description
Applications are invited for the following post in the Veterinary Services Division (Hope Gardens), Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining: Driver 1 (LMO/DR 1), salary range $22,720 – $30,556 per week.
 
Job Purpose
 
Under the direct supervisor of the Administrative Services Officer, the Driver 1 is responsible for carrying out general transportation assignments, delivers 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.
 
Key Responsibilities
Technical/Professional:
  • Operates vehicles and ensures they are 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
  • Performs any other related duties, as directed by Director, Veterinary Services or Administrative Services Officer from time to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies 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
Technical:
  • Excellent driving skills
  • Excellent vision
  • 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
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
  • 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.
Special Condition Associated with the Job
  • Extensive travelling.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Thursday, 13th March, 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
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
 
 
 
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