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Driver 1 (LMO/DR 1) - Montego Bay Company Information
Contact Name Office of the Services Commission
Contact Email communications@osc.gov.jm
Job Information
Job Type Full-time
Department Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Category Transportation
Posted 09-12-2024
Job Status
Start Publishing 09-12-2024
Stop Publishing 20-12-2024
[MontegoBay,Jamaica ]
Description
Applications are invited for the following post in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining: Driver 1 (LMO/DR 1) (Vacant) - Research and Development Division (Montpelier Research Station, Montego Bay, St. James)
 
Salary range $22,720 - $30,556 per week.
 
Job Purpose
 
Under the supervision of the Senior Research Director, the Driver 1 undertakes the collection and delivery of mails and documents on behalf of the Station; transports staff to and from assignments and conducts routine daily/weekly maintenance of the vehicle.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Transports goods/materials from the station to location around town;
  • Transports farm products for export from locations Islandwide;
  • Collects and signs for fuel oil, where necessary, accounting for all receipts for fuel received;
  • Assists in loading and unloading trucks occasionally;
  • Checks the vehicle each morning to ensure that the braking and signaling systems are functioning properly, and the oils, water coolant, brake fluid or oil, air pressure for air brake are at operating levels;
  • Checks that spare tyres, tools and jack are in place and ensures that any puncture tyre on the Unit is changed before driving unit;
  • Ensures that the vehicle is regularly serviced and maintained, as required;
  • Reports all defects, deficiencies, shortage or damage discovered to the Transport Manager promptly;
  • Performs general mechanical and simple electrical repairs to vehicle assigned;
  • Prepares reports and maintains records on the operations of the vehicles.
Other:
  • Reports any defects or damages done to the vehicle assigned;
  • Prepares reports giving details on accidents in which the vehicle assigned was involved;
  • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned 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 conflict management skills;
  • Good customer and quality focus skills;
  • Ability to use own initiative.
Technical:
  • Excellent defensive driving skills;
  • Proficient in basic mechanics;
  • Knowledge of basic motor vehicle maintenance;
  • 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 General Driver’s License;
  • Approval to operate motor vehicle from Island Traffic Authority;
  • Three (3) years’ experience in a similar position;
  • Ability to read and write legibly.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Thursday, 19th December, 2024 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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