Job Information
Driver 2 (LMO/DR 2)
Company Information
Job Information
Description
Company
Government of Jamaica
Website
http://bit.ly/GOJJobListing
Contact Name
Office of the Services Commission
Contact Email
communications@osc.gov.jm
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
Applications are invited for the following post in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining: Driver 2 (LMO/DR 2) (Not Vacant) - Mines and Geology Division, salary range $27,682 - $37,229 per week.
Job Purpose
The incumbent is responsible for transporting mails, goods, materials and personnel to facilitate the effective operations of the Division.
Key Responsibilities
Technical/Professional:
- Provides technical guidance to Driver 1;
- Assists with routine vehicle maintenance schedules;
- Ensures that vehicles are road worthy;
- Makes technical fleet recommendations;
- Maintains the vehicles log;
- Ensures that the vehicle is licensed and certified as road worthy at all times;
- Visits the Motor Vehicle Examination Department to have the vehicles examined;
- Takes vehicle to the garage for repairs, and collects vehicle after repairs are completed;
- Ensures that the vehicle is serviced, and fitness test is done.
Administrative:
- Provides on-the-job training for Drivers;
- Safeguards the vehicle, charge card and keys against damage, theft or misuse;
- Transports delegates;
- Reports promptly to the Office Manager any defects or damage to the vehicle;
- Transports officers on official assignments, and materials, that are required for official events, and as assigned;
- Reports promptly details of any accident in which the vehicle may be involved;
- Delivers and collects mail and items assigned;
- Carries out special assignments to the rural areas;
- Submits gas receipts;
- 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;
- Customer and quality focus;
- Teamwork and co-operation;
- Integrity;
- Compliance;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Change management;
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills;
- Good leadership skills;
- Ability to use own initiative;
- Good planning and organizing skills;
- Goal/result oriented.
Technical:
- Familiarity with Urban/Rural Region;
- Defensive driving;
- Sound driving techniques;
- Knowledge of Government operations.
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- School Leaving Certificate or Completion of Secondary Level Education;
- Valid Jamaican General Driver’s License (7000KG);
- Basic training/knowledge in the Handling of Vehicle Mechanical Parts and their Operations;
- Four (4) years’ experience as a Driver;
- Certificate of competence to operate motor vehicle from the Island Traffic Authority;
- Experience in a similar position in the Civil Service would be an asset.
Special Conditions Associated with the Job
- Working outside of the normally prescribed working hours;
- Working on locations away from the Division/Head Office;
- Lifting of objects;
- Must be able to pass the driver’s assessment test conducted by the Island Traffic Authority;
- Maybe required to work outside normal working hours during the week;
- General washing and cleaning of vehicle assigned.
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
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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