Driver

  • Contract
  • Full Time
  • Lusaka, Zambia
  • TBA / Month
  • Applications have closed

Mac Staffing Solutions

GENERAL SUMMARY

Our client is looking to recruit a driver. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the driver will be assigned UNC-GPZ vehicles and will be responsible for transporting all UNC-GPZ authorized personnel. The driver will also be expected to provide office support services as required.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DUTIES

  • Operate UNC-GPZ vehicles in a safe and responsible manner, ensuring safety of passengers at all times
  • Ensure that the assigned vehicle is in a good working condition at all times by performing necessary checks on the vehicle and advise the supervisor of any maintenance/service/repairs required
  • Maintain vehicle mileage logbook or phone mileage application in an accurate and consistent manner and submit log sheets to supervisor for review on a weekly basis
  • Monitor fuel consumption of assigned vehicle at all times and report any abnormal consumption to the supervisor
  • Monitor schedules of full service requirements on assigned vehicle in a timely manner
  • Ensure that all the required documents and supplies including vehicle insurance, road tax, vehicle logs, first aid kit and necessary spare parts are in place
  • Ensure security of assigned vehicle by parking it in a safe, secure environment and ensure that all security systems installed on the vehicle are in a good working condition
  • Provide high level customer service to UNC-GPZ employees and visitors by being punctual, courteous and professional
  • Report any accidents, theft or related incidents involving UNC-GPZ vehicles or passengers to the supervisor and the police immediately
  • Ensure that the vehicle is kept clean and in good mechanical order at all times; prevent vehicle abuse
  • Perform support services or any other similar tasks as requested by the supervisor. These may include, but are not limited to: delivering or picking up office correspondence, and assisting with packing, moving, and offloading supplies and equipment.

SPECIAL SKILLS/COMPETENCES

  • Must be organized and an independent worker
  • Must have a positive, sober and mature attitude toward work
  • Must be pleasant, professional, approachable
  • Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally; good customer service skills with cross-cultural sensitivity
  • Ability to take initiative and follow-through on all assigned tasks
  • Ability to work under pressure and outside normal working hours

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • The job holder must have a minimum of a grade 12 school certificate with 3 years’ work experience with good references
  • Valid driver’s license (Class C) and excellent driving record
  • A professional drivers’ training is an added advantage

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