Under the supervision of the Fleet Supervisor, the Transport Officer will ensure provision of reliable and secure driving services to authorized personnel, and the delivery/collection of mail, documents and other important items.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Drive the Project vehicles safely in accordance to Uganda laws
• Maintain the project vehicles including conducting periodic checks on the condition of the vehicle and reporting any suspected mechanical faults.
• Maintain the vehicle in a clean and excellent mechanical condition.
• Take responsibility for the tools and loose equipment in the vehicle.
• Maintain the vehicle logbook as instructed by the Fleet Supervisor.
• Ensure security of the vehicle while on duty including safe parking.
• Checking the vehicle routinely and compiling service reports.
• All other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Skills and Experience:
• A minimum qualification of UCE Certificate. Qualification above this will be an added advantage.
• Must have a valid driving permit with classes B and CM.
• Specialised training and skill in automobile / vehicle maintenance will be an added advantage.
• Training and skills in and first aid administration will be an added advantage.
• Applicants should have at least a minimum of three (3) years driving experience with driving record justified with recommendation letter(s) from the former employer(s)
• A defensive driving certification from a well-recognized training institution is an added advantage. • Clean driving record.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good Team player.
• Public relations and customer care
• Time management
• Flexibility
• Fluent in English.
