Driver at United States International University Africa (USIU)

Job Description

Reporting to the Transport Supervisor, the position holder will be responsible for providing reliable and safe driving services to USIU-Africa staff, students and visitors ensuring highest standards of discretion and integrity and sense of responsibility.

Job Responsibilities

• Provision of reliable and secure driving services
• Proper use of vehicle
• Ensuring good servicing and fueling of the motor vehicles
• Ensuring good custody of vehicles while on duty
• Observing transport rules and regulations
• Reporting on expired licenses/insurances
• Observe and maintain discipline at work
• 100% responsiveness to duties as assigned
• Ensure cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs
• Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing
• Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or O-Level Certificate
• A valid Driving License (Class A, B,C and E)
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Defensive Driving Certificate
• Public Service Vehicle License
• 5 years’ work experience as a driver, safe driving record, knowledge of driving rules and regulations

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Confidentiality and integrity;
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Relationship builder & effective negotiator;
• Good communication skills;
• Self-motivated;
• Attention to detail;
• Adaptability and reliability