Job vacancy Driver

Kingston

OrganisationMinistry of Finance & The Public ServiceReferenceVAC-46464Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesProcurement, Logistics & Supply ChainLocationKingstonSalary & Benefits$24,467 to $32,905 per weekDate Posted17/09/2023Expiry Date04/10/2023Under the general direction of the Transport Manager, the Driver is responsible to provide pickup and delivery services in a timely and efficient manner following standard procedures and safety requirements of the Ministry.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Technical/Professional Responsibilities 

• Drive vehicle to transport personnel to/from office meetings, seminars, workshops and functions and collects and, furniture and delivers mail, equipment. 
• Pick-up, handle and deliver time-sensitive documents and packages in a safe and punctual manner considering traffic patterns, alternative routes if necessary, traffic regulations and driving conditions; 
• Perform all pick-ups and deliveries and accurately process materials within established time frames according to business necessity;
• Ensure all delivery material received is safely delivered to correct consignee; 
• Transport staff in a safe and efficient manner in a professionalism and courteous manner; 
• Maintain knowledge of vehicle operating systems; 
• Maintain and safely operate assigned vehicle per MoFP operating procedures and work methods; 
• Maintain clean and organized vehicle, perform pre- and post-trip and safety checks; 
• Participates in the unloading of goods and equipment and passengers from vehicles; 
• Participates in the setting up of equipment where necessary or as required; 
• Reports all major or minor accidents involving the vehicles;
• Ensures all documentation as it relates to operating a vehicle on Jamaican roads are present in the vehicle and up to date; 
• Participates in disaster response programmes proposed by assisting with the preparedness of emergency facilitates and transporting staff members and equipment; 

 

Required Competencies

• Competent driving skills 
• Ability to effect minor repairs to vehicle. 
• Problem Solving & Analysis – Good problem solving skills 
• Integrity & Ethics – Demonstrate high integrity and ethics
• Interpersonal Skills – Demonstrate good interpersonal skills
• Quality of Output – Demonstrate consistently high quality output
• Job Attitude- Demonstrate a positive job attitude 
• Quality of Output - Deliver output of a consistently high quality
• Teamwork - Be a team player 
• Compliance - Be compliant with policies and procedures
• Communication - Possess good written and oral interpersonal skills
• Job Knowledge – Thorough job knowledge 

 

QUALIFICATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) CXC subjects to include English language; 
• Five (5) years continuous accident free operation of a vehicle

 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Must possess a valid General Driver?s license? 
• Required to work extended hours, weekends and on public holidays

 

 

We thank all applicants for the interest expressed; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

19 Dec, 2023 (80 days left)