Truck/Bus Drivers at Action Africa Help

Job Description

The Truck/Bus Drivers will be responsible for transportation of goods, refugees/returnees and other persons or cargo authorized by the office. They will maintain the truck/bus log books; undertake minor repairs/maintenance and ensure that tools/equipment’s are kept properly. They will supervise and assist with loading and off-loading of goods at the site upon arrival as well as when picking goods.

• All trucks are correctly used for transportation of goods, refugees/returnees and other persons or cargo as authorized by the office.
• Highest maintenance standard and interval are observed.
• Daily inspection of the truck before starting the engine, checking leakages, lubricant and water levels, checks wheels and tighten all bolts and nuts.
• Truck’s tools/equipment’s as well as all official documents are kept properly.
• Truck’s gauges are working properly and that any dysfunction is immediately reported to the Logistics Officer.
• Taking account of all available information on roads conditions, accessible routes and locations.
• Truck’s logbook is always completed correctly and conscientiously in accordance with AAHI standards.
• Trucks are maintained clean all the time.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Education
• Holds a valid driver’s license
• At least 1-3 years’ work experience as a driver
• Good knowledge of English.
• Discipline and punctuality.
• Resilience and patience
• Familiarity with city, region
• Appropriate appearance and attire and be friendly with all passengers.
• Ensure unrestricted availability of vehicles at all times and reports restrictions immediately.
• Willingness to upgrade skill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.

Deadline to be received 18th October, 2017.