Job Information
Job Information
Description
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Driver (LMO/DR 1)
Company Information
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 Industry, Investment and Commerce
Category
Transportation
Posted
14-10-2024
Job Status
Start Publishing
14-10-2024
Stop Publishing
29-10-2024
Applications are invited for the post of Driver (LMO/DR 1) in the Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, salary range $22,720 - $30,556 per week.
Job Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Office Manager, the Driver is responsible for the transport of the Division’s personnel equipment and materials to designated areas.
Key Responsibilities
Management/Administrative:
- Maintains a driving schedule with daily assignments and liaises with Chief Food Storage Inspector to ensure proper co-operation of driving and related tasks;
- Maintains motor vehicles maintenance schedules;
- Monitors to ensure the overall fitness and safety of motor vehicles;
- Liaises with the Chief Food Storage Inspector to ensure appropriate registration, licensing and insurance of the motor vehicle;
- Ensures the vehicles are equipped with appropriate accessories and tools;
- Ensures regular cleaning of motor vehicles and their appropriateness for passenger travel;
- Collects and delivers hazardous chemicals for spraying to the respective sites;
- Ensures appropriate recording systems to account for mail collected and delivered, particularly registered mail and valuables;
- Ensures that Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division (FSPID) motor vehicles are stored safely at nights;
- Ensures the safety of personnel, mail, supplies and valuables during transit;
- Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing;
- Good time management and organizational skills;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Basic knowledge of auto mechanics;
- Knowledge of Jamaican road code;
- Good road knowledge of the island of Jamaica;
- Basic knowledge of the Government policies an procedures.
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Secondary level education;
- Three (3) year’s driving experience.
Special Conditions Associated with the Job
- Required to travel extensively;
- Must possess a valid general driver’s license;
- Required to work early mornings, late evenings and public holidays;
- Exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Monday, 28th October, 2024 to:
Director, Human Resource Management and Development
Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce
4 St. Lucia Avenue
Kingston 5
4 St. Lucia Avenue
Kingston 5
Email: hrm@miic.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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