Salary range $18,647 – $25,078 per week

  • Reporting to the Office Manager, the Driver is responsible for transporting mail, correspondence, goods, furniture, equipment, staff and other authorized persons. The role also assists with maintaining the operational efficiency of the assigned vehicle.

Primary Duties:

  • Transports staff and authorized persons to various locations, meetings and other engagements as directed.
  • Delivers and collects mail, correspondence, messages, packages, goods, furniture, equipment and other items internally and externally (including private homes).
  • Sorts items to be delivered according to delivery route.
  • Plans and follows the most efficient routes for delivering items/transporting persons.
  • Maintains a daily driving log.
  • Loads and Unloads vehicle with items, ensuring items are loaded correctly and taking precautions with hazardous and fragile items, in keeping with the Department’s Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.
  • Updates and maintains mail and delivery log books, including obtaining the relevant signatures.
  • Ensures the required level of petrol and other fluids at all times, and maintains a log on mileage, petrol and oil usage.
  • Ensures the assigned vehicle is cleaned according to schedule and maintained.
  • Inspects vehicle for defects and safe operating condition before and after carriage.
  • Delivers the assigned vehicle to the garage for routine servicing or repairs as directed.
  • Ensures the motor vehicle records (fitness, registration and insurance) are current and requests renewals.
  • Reports any vehicular accidents/defects or mail theft/losses to the police and the Department immediately.
  • Participate in the setting up of equipment as required.

Qualification and Experience

  • Functionally literate and numerate
  • Valid driver’s license – General class
  • Successful completion of the Government Driving Test

Desired:

  • Secondary education

Essential Experience and Knowledge

  • At least three (3) years’ experience in a similar capacity
  • Basic knowledge of motor vehicle mechanics

Required Competencies

  • Good Oral and Written Communication
  • Good Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
  • Good Customer Focus Skills
  • Results Focus
  • Integrity
  • Good knowledge and understanding of Accounting and Reporting Practices
  • Good knowledge of required Legislations, Policies and Procedures
  • Strong Leadership Skills
  • High Emotional Intelligence Skills
  • Strong Performance Management Skill

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than, 7th February , 2025 to:

Director Human Resource Management & Development

Accountant General’s Department

21 Dominica Drive

Kingston 5

OR

Email: careers@treasury.gov.jm

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