Key Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to).
- To ensure that the vehicle has the necessary documents permitting it to be on the road, such as insurance cover, third party license and logbook.
- To always maintain a high standard of cleanliness and good appearance of the car.
- To monitor fuel refills whenever one is refilling the car and ensure that proper records are issued for fuel card deductions by the gas station staff.
- To ensure that any accident or damage to the vehicles however minor is reported to the line manager and logged in the accident report form.
- To keep an accurate record of all vehicle equipment that is within the vehicle.
- To perform general and regular daily checks on the vehicle to ensure the vehicle is in a proper mechanical and body condition, thus road worthy and safe.
- To ensure that all emergency equipment such as car jack, spare tyre, wheel spanner, first aid box and jumper cables are all available in the car.
- To thoroughly inspect cars before long journeys to ensure the car is fit for the journey.
- To observe due dates for servicing the vehicles and update the line manager in advance to allow time to schedule it in.
- To adhere to the guiding principles spelt out in the code of conduct for drivers for Watoto Ministries.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- The applicant for the role should have a minimum of an Advanced level Certificate.
- The applicant should have a minimum of 6 years working experience as a driver.
- Must have a valid driving permit with classes of a D, D1, DE and DL.
- Ability to drive in a safe manner according to local and international, knowledge of defence driving, basic traffic signs and regulations.
- Demonstrates ability to diagnose and fix simple mechanical problems and report major mechanical problems.
- Excellent knowledge of the city and major motorways in Uganda.
