Driver Mechanic -Jimma, Oromia

1.       JOB SUMMARY

Under immediate supervision of Finance and Administration Officer OR Fleet Manager, the Driver Mechanic drives vehicles, ensures that the vehicle is in good working conditions, keeps the tools safely, keeps the vehicle clean and presentable, and ensures the timely annual inspection and road-worthiness certificate acquisitions, records daily movement mileages.

2.      DUTIES/TASKS

·            Drives the vehicle assigned to him/her safely, with strict observance of traffic rules and regulations and the organization’s internal policy;

·            Ensures that the vehicle is utilized for the sole purpose of the organization’s work;

·            Checks and ensures the timely filling and rational use of   fuel and oil supplies to the organization’s vehicles;

·            Ascertains that the necessary appliances (spare tyre, fire extinguisher, tools, etc.) are readily available in the vehicle;

·            Ensures proper cleanliness, maintenance, servicing repair and safe keeping of the vehicle.

·            Ensures the annual inspection of the vehicle before the set deadline.

·            Distributes/collects letters, packages, parcels and messages on behalf of the organization;

·            Collects, transport and deliveries pharmaceutical goods

·            Fills in fuel and oil consumed and kilometer readings before and after any travel on appropriate transport forms and submits same to his/her immediate supervisor;

·            Fills up the vehicle log book accurately and submits on regular basis to the transport supervisor;

·            Informs to his/her supervisor any incident or safety problems faced up on travel immediately;

·            Conducts standard checks of the vehicle every day before operating and ensures that regular maintenance work is carried out at recommended Km reading.

·            Performs related tasks as required

PERSON SPECIFICATION

      A. Qualification Requirements

a.      Education:

• Diploma in Auto mechanics or 10th complete certificate with 3rd Grade or Public I, Driving License

b.      Experience

• Two years of experience for Diploma and six years for 10th complete certificate

      B. Skills, Attitudes and attributes

·         Good sense of cleanliness;

·         Knowledge about vehicles operations;

·         Good knowledge of the main roads and side roads around the work areas.

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Number of Position: (01)

Duty Station: Jimma Program Office based at Jimma

Type of Employment: Full Time