
Driver
Full time @The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) posted 11 hours ago in Agriculture Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 69097
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 3 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Transport
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Qualifications Certificate
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
Job Purpose:To drive institute vehicles that are in clean and sound mechanical condition
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Undertake routine and preventive maintenance of motor vehicle by checking and topping-up the level of petrol, oil, water, battery electrodes and tyre pressure before operating the vehicle.
- Regularly clean and polishing the vehicle, changing tyres as well as making minor repairs or adjustments.
- Drive motor vehicle (car and van) to transport directors, staff, clients and others to designated locations.
- Perform miscellaneous errands such as collecting and delivering mail and other items as well as buying goods, supplies and consumer items.
- Load and offload baggage, goods and other material supplies with due regard to the safety of other people.
- Maintain records of the motor vehicle’s daily activity showing journey, mileage, petrol, oil and signature of authorising officer to account for all the journeys made.
- Regulate the radio, heating, lighting and ventilation system for passenger comfort.
- Observe traffic and safety precautions in order to prevent accidents and to avoid traffic violations. In addition, undertakes first aid in case of injuries.
- Report motor vehicle accident to the traffic police and the Maintenance Officer, obtaining police abstract report and completing insurance accident report form in conformance to traffic rules and regulations.
- Requisition for petrol, lubricants and spare parts and maintaining a record accounting for the same.
- Take the motor vehicle for major service or repairs in accordance to planned preventive maintenance schedule or insurance accident report.
- Assist in performing miscellaneous tasks such as photocopying documents and cleaning the compound when not driving.
- Perform any other duties assigned to you by the immediate supervisor/Director
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- Applicants should possess a Driving Permit without any endorsements (Valid driving permit with at least two classes.
- Uganda Certificate of Education (“O” Level) with at least four passes.
- Applicants should have a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience driving cars, buses and/or vans.
Application Procedure
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- Scroll below the job Description
- Apply with the Application instructions provided.
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