Driver at Abt Associates

Responsibilities for the Driver Job

• Drive project and project-affiliated personnel to project sites within the base location, and throughout the project implementation area for project activities, including official site visits.
• Transport project equipment, materials, supplies and documents to project sites
• Maintain up-to-date record keeping systems for vehicle issues including fuel, mileage, and trip logs.
• Observe all company vehicle utilization policies, in-country traffic laws.
• Maintain project vehicle, including keeping accurate records, and following a schedule of routine maintenance, repairs and cleaning.
• Ensure the readiness of the vehicle for transport service by checking oil, water, fuel, and tires, maps, and conducting safety and security inspection prior to driving.
• Perform project routine business around the region, such as receiving and delivering official project documentation to and from county office, general office purchasing, and photocopying.
• Purchase of basic cleaning and kitchen supplies and assist in the purchase of other project authorized items.
• Perform relevant general service activities such as collection of pro-forma, processing customs duty clearances and tax exemptions, as directed.
• Make arrangements for repairs, maintenance, and improvements to the office, as requested by the project management.
• Regularly check post office boxes, collect and dispatch letters, parcels and other correspondence, and perform other local errands.

Qualifications for the Driver Job

• Completion of Secondary School is highly desirable.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• At least 6 months prior experience in commercial driving.
• Thorough knowledge of local traffic laws and area traffic patterns.
• Knowledge of safety and security principles
• Excellent driving record and experience in traveling through the base location and other key areas of the country.
• Previous work experience on a development project is desirable.
• Time management skills.
• Fluency in English
• 0-1 Year experience

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.